Penstemon X gloxinioides ‘Midnight’

Penstemon ‘Midnight’ is another exception to the notion that border Penstemons are short lived. Fifteen years ago I planted several penstemons in my garden, & most of them died after a couple of glorious years. ‘Midnight & ‘Thorn are still strong, good-looking plants. ‘Midnight’ grows to 3’ x 3’. The flowers are deep purple, & if deadheaded they are produced from late Spring through Fall. They are very popular with bees & hummingbirds. The leaves & stems are a deep blue-purplish green & to maintain a healthy compact plant, the stems should be cut back hard in the winter. ‘Midnight’ is otherwise an easy plant to grow & while looking better with some water, it takes drought on the coast. Cut back to 6” whenever it seems to need encouragement for another round of blooms.

Anni J
Propagator