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Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Penstemon 'Dark Towers' (tall beard-tongue) bears bright pink blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep fuchsia and bright red in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Penstemon 'Dark Towers' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.