Midnight Masquerade | Penstemon ’Midnight Masquerade’

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 3-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Penstemon ’Midnight Masquerade’
• Foliage Color: Eggplant, Purple
• Flower Color: Purple
• Flower Size: 12 Inches, Tubular
• Flower Fragrance:
• Fall Color: Burgundy, Crimson Maroon
• Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 3 ¼ Feet
• Mature Width: 3 Feet
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Needs: Well Drained
• Water Needs: Regular to low  
• Pruning Needs: Late Fall
• Awards: 2020 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
• Photo: Provided by Walter Gardens
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

This striking flower is a hardy, compact, and easy to grow beardtongue that adorns any garden. With elegant purple petals and white centers contrasted against glossy burgundy foliage, it's a true beauty to behold. Perfect for gardeners of all ages, it attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators alike with its tubular shape. And you don't have to worry about constant watering - it's both drought and salt resistant, thriving in humid climates.

Care:

This variety of Midnight Masquerade thrives in well-drained, medium-moist soil and full sun. Encourage its growth by applying a slow-release fertilizer. While it is drought resistant, consistent watering is necessary until it becomes established.

While Midnight Masquerade is resilient to cold weather, it is advised to add a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the plant to protect the roots during winter. Maintaining proper air circulation is important to avoid disease. Be vigilant for slugs and aphids and make sure the soil has good drainage to prevent root rot and powdery leaf mildew.

Fall is the perfect time for pruning. You can leave the seed heads during winter to attract birds, or you can remove them to maintain a clean garden. Any damaged or dead foliage can be taken out whenever necessary. When planting, make sure the hole is twice as wide and as deep as the container. Don't forget to water and backfill the soil.

Uses in the Landscape

 

Enhance your garden's charm with the versatile Midnight Masquerade. This petite flower boasts striking purple and white blooms that are perfect as cut flowers or border plants. Its low maintenance and deer resistant nature make it ideal for all gardeners, regardless of age. Perfect for zones 3-9, this plant can also be used in planters, flowerbeds, and around bird baths or feeders to attract and delight feathered visitors throughout the season. Complements well with other plants as a filler or companion.

 

 Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order until the threat is gone, ensuring you with the healthiest and most viable product ordered: 

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.