tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post5033448171686675466..comments2023-05-04T06:39:13.501-04:00Comments on Idyll Haven: Just Grow It-Penstemon 'Dark Towers'Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-26308690991238143922018-06-03T18:30:07.457-04:002018-06-03T18:30:07.457-04:00By chance I found one one gallon while nursery hop...By chance I found one one gallon while nursery hopping last Spring. I was with a bunch of ladies and they were ready to go when I fixed my eyes on this. It was a quick decision but have not been regretful one bit. It bloomed the whole summer and leaves stayed purple. This year.. in its second year, it is bigger and better. I have it growing in part sun in my perennial border. Skirted with lime creeping Jenny and Purple smoke tree nearby.. wish I could find several more!! Don’t hesitate if you come across this plant. Zone 8Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338934293859773960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-75032901284407794092018-04-11T19:02:38.801-04:002018-04-11T19:02:38.801-04:00If this plant you are talking about, has almost ir...If this plant you are talking about, has almost irredescent violet flowers, I planted this in my border last years and it bloomed all summer. Deer didn’t touch it! It is up now in my Spring garden and it is bigger and better. No blooms yet. Is it called “Dark Towers” or Mystic??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338934293859773960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-15921875325549888902016-04-22T17:38:12.173-04:002016-04-22T17:38:12.173-04:00I cut my Towers down to 6" above grade.... T...I cut my Towers down to 6" above grade.... That's what google told me... I think utter was the wrong thing to do... Any advice? It's growing now but pretty wimpy little buds off of the main Woody trunks... <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274260493385772117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-51471332619749087532012-06-06T11:55:42.592-04:002012-06-06T11:55:42.592-04:00Visitors are always welcome to my garden! I'v...Visitors are always welcome to my garden! I've been enjoying my virtual tour of yours. What a beautiful, tucked away spot!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-23290170590663414542012-06-06T10:05:46.987-04:002012-06-06T10:05:46.987-04:00Like the other commenters above, I have Husker'...Like the other commenters above, I have Husker's Red. I do like it, but thought its modest performance was more due to where I placed it, too hidden among a jumble of other plants. I cleared them out and this is the first year I am enjoying a stand of Husker's Red by itself. Good to know about the relative merits of this one versus your longer bloomer, richer foliaged Dark Towers!Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-63233720601682005552012-06-06T08:30:41.591-04:002012-06-06T08:30:41.591-04:00I'd love to do some idylling in your garden. T...I'd love to do some idylling in your garden. That is a fantastic penstemon. I have never seen it before.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-67156822293845222992012-06-06T06:40:32.118-04:002012-06-06T06:40:32.118-04:00No, but the height is great and it looks good next...No, but the height is great and it looks good next to my Black Lace Elderberry.Gardenbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397016484686334001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-39432770633403695782012-06-06T06:23:05.661-04:002012-06-06T06:23:05.661-04:00Oooh-Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'. Is the...Oooh-Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'. Is the foliage dark too, Marie?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-39455287482008326842012-06-06T06:21:48.790-04:002012-06-06T06:21:48.790-04:00I'll have to look into 'Mystica'. Esp...I'll have to look into 'Mystica'. Especially if Babs is growing it-must be hardy here-not all Penstemons are.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-42820435908434703382012-06-06T06:02:16.741-04:002012-06-06T06:02:16.741-04:00I still have Husker's Red and enjoy it a great...I still have Husker's Red and enjoy it a great deal though others I know share your thoughts. <br />How is it the people can lead me on a plant hunt even "long distance"??? Yes, those dark stems are super, rather like Thalictrum Black Stockings and black stem maidenhair ferns.Gardenbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397016484686334001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-78378225858427208352012-06-05T23:33:30.921-04:002012-06-05T23:33:30.921-04:00I got rid of Husker years ago for the same reasons...I got rid of Husker years ago for the same reasons you describe. This year I picked up P digitalis 'Mystica' from Annies, and it looks remarkably like your Dark Towers.It has been in bloom since April and I am told it will throw up more blooms through the summer.The foliage is great..and I love the red stem thing.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-87410829188162179292012-06-05T22:09:47.848-04:002012-06-05T22:09:47.848-04:00oooh love the way the foliage is green going to pu...oooh love the way the foliage is green going to purple! I love penstemons too!honeybee830https://www.blogger.com/profile/08952794366131063246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-31191512895972016422012-06-05T21:50:33.760-04:002012-06-05T21:50:33.760-04:00Sue-if you let this go to seed you'll have ton...Sue-if you let this go to seed you'll have tons of babies to work with for free. If they love where they are they get big like yours at least within two seasons. Penstemons are great plants. I started with one plant and now have at least ten good clumps of 'Mystica'.babsclarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-7473627230358508212012-06-05T21:43:18.605-04:002012-06-05T21:43:18.605-04:00Nice!Nice!Deanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.com