Penstemon 'Blackbird'

Common name(s): beardtongue

Description: perennial; broad leaves on reddish stems and tubular burgundy-purple flowers from summer to first frost. Part of the 'bird series' of garden penstemons bred and introduced in the 1960s by Ron Sidwell of Bredon Hill, Worcestershire (Other members include: P. 'Raven', P. 'Osprey', P. 'Flamingo', and P. 'Whitethroat').

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below