Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' (Beardtongue)

Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' (Beardtongue)

Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' is a bushy perennial with erect stems up to 3 ft tall, boasting large, bell-shaped, dark purple/ burgundy flowers with white streaked throats.  Will bloom through summer and fall if deadheaded.

Pot Size  Gallon, 

Evergreen perennial

Size:   2 -3 ft tall and 1.5- 2ft wide                                                          Light: Full sun to partial shade                                                                Soil: Tolerates almost any well-drained soil                                            Water: Drought tolerant once established but blooms better with supplemental water, dislikes damp conditions and needs excellent drainage

Bloom Color and Season:   Burgundy/ deep purple blooms summer through fall.

Uses: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Provides striking impact in beds, borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens. Resistant to deer and rabbits.

Photo credits: C.McKowen