Penstemon - Dakota Burgundy, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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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 Zone 3, 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
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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 | 12–24 in (30–60 cm); flower spikes up to ~24 in (60 cm) |
| 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 | ≈18–24 in (45–60 cm) |