- Description
- Additional information
Description
Dark Towers Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers with a pink reverse rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive glossy narrow leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning dark green in colour with distinctive deep purple edges. The foliage often turns brown in fall. The deep purple stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
Additional information
| Plant Form | upright spreading |
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| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Grow Height | 24 inches (3 feet with the flowers) |
| Grow Spread | 24 inches |
| SunLight Requirement | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture Requirement | dry to average |
| Flowering Period | from early to mid summer |
| Wildlife Attraction | butterflies;hummingbirds |
| Fall Color | brown |
| Landscape Application | Massing;Garden;Container |