Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica'

Also Known As

Mystica Beard Tongue
Mystica Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'
W: 2'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica' plant details

Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with black and purple foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous black and purple
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The dark foliage of this new Penstemon acts as the perfect foil for the blushing pink tubular blooms. A selection of our native Penstemon digitalis. Great for butterflies, bees, & birds. Drought tolerant once established. Reseeds readily.

By: Almost Eden

We are delighted with this new hardy Penstemon variety & its stand out, glossy purpley-black, dense, leafy mound 20” across & 1’ high. EASY, cold hardy & dependably long lived with strongly upright dark purple branchy stems, it bears from Spring thru Fall, a succession of 2” flaring lavender trumpets to 3’ tall. Really nice for adding contrast and a new cottagey charmer! Hummers! Gorgeous partnered with lime-foliaged strawberry Fragaria v. ‘Golden Alexandria or for a more cottagey look, combine with the silvery-blue leaves & pink bloom explosion of Dianthus ‘Rose de Mai’. Rich, composty soil. Excellent in containers (10+ gal) & deer resistant!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

A fine and easy blooming fool of a Penstemon. This makes a good clump of green leafs tinted purplish which is a fine base for the numerous dark purple stems (which needs no staking) that bear large white flowers shaded lavender at the base. Foliage colors red in Fall.