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Penstemon 'Blue Midnight'

Also Known As

  • Blue Midnight Beard Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Penstemon 'Blue Midnight' plant details

Penstemon 'Blue Midnight' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Blue Midnight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Blue Midnight'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A good name for this upright growing plant (2-3') with its long spikes of showy deep blue-purple flowers. S/M-D/GDr
Classic, hardy, dark purple flowering. Nice foliage & reblooms
Large deep blue-purple funnel shaped flowers from June to September. Clean and neat green leaves on plants 2' tall and wide.

Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Blue Midnight' plant

How to Grow Penstemon 'Blue Midnight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Width: 12"-18"

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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