A compact evergreen perennial, Penstemon ‘Midnight’ is a Border Penstemon selection that features spikes of trumpet-shaped, dark violet flowers and glossy, lance-shaped leaves that contrast beautifully with its burgundy stems. Flowers bloom late spring into fall and are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. A perfect plant for cottage gardens and perennial beds and borders. Deadhead flower spikes over the summer to encourage reblooming and cut back in winter for more compact form and denser foliage in spring. Highly tolerant of moderately fertile and poor soils but needs sharp drainage. Prefers light to partial shade inland and regular to occasional irrigation. ‘Midnight’ is one of the longer-lived Border Penstemon varieties, its lifespan often extending beyond the usual 3 to 5 years.
- Common Name:
- Purple Border Penstemon
- Mature Height:
- 2-3'
- Mature Spread:
- 2-4'
- Exposure:
- Sun/Part Sun
- Growth:
- Evergreen
- Flower Color:
- Purple w/White Throat
- Soil:
- Not particular
- Foliage Color:
- Green
- Flower Time:
- Reblooming, multiple cycles
