Penstemon, Beard tongue Dakota Burgundy

Penstemon digitalis

$18.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

Dakota™ Burgundy Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of shell pink tubular flowers with lavender overtones, white throats and lavender streaks rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive serrated pointy leaves emerge brick red in spring, turning burgundy in color with showy dark green variegation and tinges of crimson. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous dark red in the fall. The dark red fruits with black overtones are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from late summer to early winter. The dark red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.

Mature Height: 18 - 24"

Mature Spread: 12 - 18"

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Low

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

Plant Profile

Penstemon, Beard tongue Dakota Burgundy

Sunlight Exposure

Sun

Water Needs

Low

Landscape Use

Border, Accent

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Upright

Flowering Season

Spring, Summer

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Hummingbirds

Season of Interest

Summer

Fall Color

Green

Garden Performance & Beauty

Repeat Flowering

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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