Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas' PP24804

Also Known As

Pocahontas Beard Tongue
Pocahontas Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas' PP24804 plant details

Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas' PP24804 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 'Pocahontas' PP24804

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas' PP24804

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This improvement over Penstemon 'Husker Red' was developed by Brent Horvath at Intrinsic Perennials. In comparison, 'Pocahontas' has much darker foliage that emerges wine purple and keeps its colour much better through the summer heat. The flowers are lavender-pink rather than white and the stems are burgundy-red.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Three to four feet of striking burgundy foliage topped by showy clusters of lavender-pink flowers in early-summer make an irresistible combination for gardener and hummers, alike. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

The Pocahontas has showy clusters of lavender pink flowers with red stems.

By: Garden World

An Intrinsic Introduction! Burgundy foliage emerges in spring quickly followed in June by 3-4' burgundy red stems, holding loose clusters of purple pink flowers. An irresistible combination judging from the womens reaction when we had it blooming near the office. The hummingbirds also had a taste and find it equally appealing. Plants prefer full sun, and well drained to rich soil. PPAF