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Penstemon Schmidel. Beard Tongue · Ornamentals · bred by DALE T. LINDGREN

also searched as: дарк товерс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a complex hybrid obtained by crossing Penstemon digitalis «Husker Red» and a Penstemon «Prairie Splendor» hybrid. The plant forms a dense rosette of semi-evergreen wine-red leaves, which become more intense in full sun.

The tubular flowers are located on tall, sturdy flower stalks resistant to lodging. Flowering begins in late spring or early summer and can continue until autumn with regular removal of faded inflorescences. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and drought tolerance after rooting.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Dale T. Lindgren 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska 5 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska 5 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20081691
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  1. Application filed 1 August 2008
  2. Registered 25 May 2010
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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