Penstemon 8211 Dakota Burgundy 1 Pack

Penstemon – Dakota Burgundy Penstemon Dakota Burgundy (Penstemon digitalis TNPENDB) is a glowing standout in any sunny garden. This compact perennial showcases glossy, purple-black foliage that provides striking year-round interest and dramatic contrast even before it blooms. Come mid to late summer, tall spikes of lavender-violet tubular flowers rise above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Drought-tolerant once established and hardy to Zone3, it also offers showy seed heads that extend visual appeal into fall. 1 –2.5″ Plug Glossy, purple-black foliage all season Lavender-violet, hummingbird-attracting blooms in summer Compact and hardy, with ornamental seed heads in fall Specifications Details Foliage Colour Glossy purple-black throughout the growing season Hardiness Zone 3 – 8 Plant Height 1224in (3060cm); flower spikes up to ~24in (60cm) Plant Width 18 in (45 cm) Sun Requirements Full sun (best foliage color) to partial sun Fragrant Not specified Deer/Rabbit Resistance Generally deer resistant; foliage less palatable Plant Timing Plant in spring or fall; best in well-drained soil Bloom Timing July – August Plant Depth Crown at soil level Plant Spacing 1824 in (4560 cm)