DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Gorgeous, dark purples and burgundy tones with glossy, dramatic foliage color, the DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon, (Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB') will certainly stand out among the other green garden plants! Burgundy Penstemon are dramatic and highly saturated plants from the ground up! The deeply-hued burgundy foliage and dark burgundy stems are the perfect foil for the dramatic blooms that emerge all summer!
Also called Beardtongue, these upright perennials send up loads of bright rosy-violet and dark pinkish lavender-violet ombre, tubular flowers on 24-inch tall flower spikes and add great contrast to the glossy purple-black leaves! They attract loads of butterflies and Hummingbirds! You'll not be able to resist snipping a few of these blooms for vibrant floral bouquets.
Shorter and more compact, the rounded clumps are gorgeous in all garden styles and designs, and all sized areas! Vertical stems stand tall and sturdy throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 8 and are hardy and low-maintenance herbaceous perennials! Deer and rabbit-resistant, these hardy native cultivars tolerate lower moisture locations and drought-prone areas of your landscape and are fantastic Firewise landscaping plants!
Planting and Application:
Perennial beds and Rock Gardens are perfect for these, and the sturdy stems make gorgeous Cutting garden flowers! Once established, Burgundy Beardtongue only needs occasional watering once they are established and are great in urban Prairies, modern Meadows, and Wildflower gardens.
Classic English border and Cottage garden perennials, Penstemon are sized perfectly for all spaces, Penstemon are upright thrillers for containers and planters on porches and patios. Pair with spillers and fillers for wonderful seating area décor, a welcome front door planter, or add height in tall urns for formal accents on any sunny balcony, porch or patio!
En masse drifts of these dark, mysterious perennials add eye-catching swaths of color in both residential and commercial sites due to their resistance and hardiness. Everyone will do a doubletake as they pass your home with a facer border of Penstemon in front of your evergreen foundation planting. Or use it on a berm in your front yard or around your mailbox for fantastic curb appeal!
- Lovely Lavender-Violet Tubular Blooms
- Deep Dark Purple & Burgundy Stems & Leaves
- Showy Blooms for Cut Flowers, Pollinators & Hummingbirds Galore
- Hardy Upright Herbaceous Perennials
- Tough & Long-Lived
- Dramatic Specimen, Cold-Hardy Accents, Planters & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Penstemon DAKOTA™ Burgundy loves full sun and tolerates partial shade, especially in the hotter climates of its favored hardiness zones. Not particular on soil type, any well-drained soil that has consistent moisture works! Prune back mounds in the fall after frost has killed back the leafy stems and tops. Mulch around their crowns with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips, and to maintain vigor, it's recommended to divide the mounds every few years.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Average to Low Fertility
- Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates Mulch
- Regular to Low Moisture Needs
- Heat, Cold, Humidity & Drought-Tolerant Once Established
- Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and adaptable, these fast-growing perennials are heat and humidity-resistant! Order DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon from Nature Hills and add these dramatic native selections to your garden!
