Summer Penstemon Black beard

Burgundy-red foliage emerges in spring then matures to shocking deeper eggplant purple. Blushed lilac-purple flowers with white throats. Hummingbirds will come aboard to feast on the countless trumpet-shaped blossoms. Penstemon Blackbeard produces strong flower stems and longer, wide foliage blades that hold flowers upright all season. Dried seed pods after flowering adds late-season interest and supplies food for your backyard birds during the fall and winter season. Beardtongue is a versatile perennial that tolerates a wide range of garden conditions.