Penstemon

Dark Towers

Dark Towers was aptly named for its tall floral stems on dark bronze colored foliage. Great for sunny, perennial borders, rock gardens, cottage garden spaces and naturalizing in woodland areas.
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  • Planting + Care

Size & Spacing

  • Bed Spacing: 18-24"
  • Mature Width: 12-24"
  • Mature Height: 18-36"

Planting Type

  • Good for Containers
  • Tall
  • Accent

Seasons

  • Early Spring
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

Type

  • Perennial

Sun/Shade

  • Full Sun

Water Requirements

  • Normal

Fertilizer

  • Average

Colors

Tolerant to

  • Drought
  • Heat

Resistant to

  • Deer

Attracts

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds

Bloom/Interest Range

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Growth Characteristics:
Clump forming plants with tall stems of light pink flowers on deep burgundy bronzed foliage. Tolerates heat, humidity and summer drought.

Care & Maintenance:
Plant in well drained soils. Cut back to the base after blooming to maintain a neat, clean appearance.