Professional Growing Information 
This is a gorgeous plant. Hardy and provides that dark leaf color interest like not many other plants can.
Onyx and Pearls Beardtongue Penstemon hybrid
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3'6"
Spread: 3'2" - 3'6"
Height: 1.1m
Spread: 97cm - 1.1m
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42 - 42 Inches38 - 42 Inches38 - 42 Inches1.1m97cm - 1.1m97cm - 1.1m
Features
Named after two polar opposite colors of gemstones, onyx is in reference to its dark foliage and pearls refers to its soft lavender flowers with white interiors.
Foliage InterestDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:Bees, HummingbirdsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:42 Inches 1.1mSpacing:38 - 42 Inches 97cm - 1.1mSpread:38 - 42 Inches 97cm - 1.1mFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:Pink Shades/White ShadesFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Near Black ShadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:This easy-to-grow perennial performs best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Mulch lightly in winter.
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524321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Lana Cameruci, Michigan, United States, 5 years ago
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Easy to grow, so healthy and strong. I bought this last year and couldn't imagine not having it in my garden.
Marquise, Indiana, United States, 5 years ago
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