About This Plant
Midnight Masquerade Beardtongue brings dramatic color and elegant form to the garden with deep burgundy-purple foliage and slender spikes of rosy-pink to lavender flowers. The tubular blooms are a favorite of hummingbirds and other pollinators, while the dark foliage adds season-long contrast. A striking choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and moody perennial combinations.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Once established, it's drought tolerant and only needs water during long dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.