Penstemon Dakota Burgundy

Common Name:
Dakota Burgundy Beardtongue

Description:
Penstemon 'Dakota Burgundy' is a striking, ornamental perennial prized for its deep burgundy foliage and vivid flower spikes. Its dark leaves provide bold contrast in garden beds and borders, making it a standout even when not in bloom. From late spring through summer, it produces tubular, lavender-purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny position, making it ideal for Melbourne gardens that experience dry summers and cooler winters. With a compact habit and tolerance for poor soils and drought once established, it offers an easy-care option for gardeners seeking colour and texture throughout the growing season. Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering, and the foliage maintains its colour well into autumn, adding seasonal interest.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 30–45 cm
*Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Lavender
*Purple

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Disease Resistant
*Bee Attracting
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Suitable for Hedging
*Drought Tolerant
*Cold Hardy

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
*Salvia nemorosa
*Echinacea purpurea
*Achillea millefolium
*Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
*Lavandula angustifolia