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    Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem'

    Also Known As

    • Precious Gem Beard Tongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 30"-3'
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem' plant details

    Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with bronze and red foliage. In summer pink 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 digitalis 'Precious Gem'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and red
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 30 IN - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An Intrinsic Introduction! Bronzed foliage intensifies in cool weather but holds on till June when the pink flowers take over on red stems to 36" +. Full sun, average to well drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds.

    By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

    Gardening facts about Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon digitalis 'Precious Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • bronze

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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