Blackbeard Beardtongue is a compact native herbaceous perennial with dramatic purple-black lance-shaped foliage and sturdy upright matching stems. Airy panicles of violet buds open to small tubular lavender flowers with flaring ends that bloom from mid spring into summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGE: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc., Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
