{"product_id":"penstemon-digitalis-blackbeard-beard-tongue","title":"Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' – Beard Tongue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard'\u003c\/strong\u003e – Beard Tongue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for the darkest foliage of any Penstemon hybrid, 'Blackbeard' delivers in dramatic fashion. This semi-evergreen perennial opens with rich burgundy-red leaves that deepen to a striking black-purple as the season progresses, creating a bold contrast against its clusters of tubular, mauvy-lavender flowers with white throats. Those blooms are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies, and they make excellent long-lasting cut flowers too. Tough as nails, 'Blackbeard' shrugs off drought, coastal conditions, deer, gophers, fire, and heat — a standout border plant for the low-water garden. PPAF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial – Semi-evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkest foliage of any Penstemon hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgundy-red foliage maturing to dark black-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoast tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGopher resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts hummingbirds and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent long-lasting cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPAF (Plant Patent Applied For)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 30–36 in | Spread: 24 in\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Full Sun \/ Part Shade | Water: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Mauvy Lavender with White Throat\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3–10\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian River Rootworks","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44081742610486,"sku":"PENSTEMON-DIGITALIS-BLACKBEARD-AVAIL-20250820-4IN","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":44147749290038,"sku":"PENSTEMON-DIGITALIS-BLACKBEARD-AVAIL-20250820-1GAL","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/4693\/0486\/files\/penstemonblackbeard.png?v=1787269558","url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/penstemon-digitalis-blackbeard-beard-tongue","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}