About This Product
Botanical Name: Penstemon gloxinioides 'Blackbird'
Common Name: Blackbird Border Penstemon, Beardtongue
A perennial with upright stems, multibranching from the base. A tall, bushy variety. Green leaves are lance-shaped and oppositely arranged. Spikes of tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers are deep bluish burgundy. Long bloom cycle from summer to frost. Attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.
USDA Zone: Zones 7 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 7 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 2 - 4 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 4 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Low, Moderate, Regular
