Penstemon digitalis 'Ruby Tuesday'

Also Known As

Ruby Tuesday Beardtongue
Ruby Tuesday Foxglove Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-9b

Penstemon digitalis 'Ruby Tuesday' plant details

Penstemon digitalis 'Ruby Tuesday' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon digitalis 'Ruby Tuesday'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon digitalis 'Ruby Tuesday'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

OOOPS, somebody made a big mistake and it tweren't me. Many of our unusual introductions come from seed exchanges from the many societies that we are members of. When I read the description of Penstemon eriantheros, a West Coast native in the Penstemon Society Seed Exchange List, it piqued my interest. Turned out to be the darkest ruby red selection of Penstemon digitalis that anyone has ever seen, almost black! And the flowers, HUGE, white with a bluish blush. Plants average 18"-24". Very easy to grow.