Penstemon 'Dakota Burgundy' - Dakota Burgundy Beardtongue

A compact, showy variety, with beautiful burgundy foliage and stems that progress to deep burgundy-red in the fall; glorious blooms of lavender-pink and white contrast the foliage; attractive dark seed heads in fall; vigorous and very drought tolerant

Height: Plant Height: 12 inches. Sun: full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zone: 3b.

Ornamental features

Dakota™ Burgundy Beard Tongue has spikes of shell pink tubular flowers with lavender overtones, white throats and lavender streaks from early to mid summer. Its leaves emerge brick red, turn burgundy with dark green variegation, and become dark red in fall.

Landscape

It is an herbaceous perennial with upright spreading growth and medium texture.

This is low maintenance, attracts butterflies, and is drought tolerant. Recommended for mass planting, borders, general gardens, naturalizing, woodland gardens, and containers.

Planting and growing

It grows to about 12 inches tall, 24 inches with flowers, and 18 inches wide. It grows quickly and can live approximately 10 years. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

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