Penstemon Midnight Masquerade PP 29603 Astrolepis which is native from Canada

which is native from Canada south to Georgia

The flower is an attractive white cup with a well-tanned organ perched like a diver on a platform ready to leap into the water

New pitchers are produced in early spring and again in fall

compared to 2" for Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant'

Penstemon Midnight Masquerade PP 29603 Astrolepis which is native from CanadaPenstemon 'Midnight Masquerade' is the latest improvement on the dark foliaged beardtongues. This hybrid between two North American natives, Penstemon digitalis and Penstemon calycosus, produces a sturdy, upright, 32" tall x 3' wide plant with dark, black purple stems and foliage, topped starting late April (NC) with a stunning floral display of lavender flowers. Penstemon 'Midnight Masquerade' is incredibly easy to grow in a wide range of sunny