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Penstemon digitalis Husker Red

Beardtongue

The foliage emerges beet-red in the spring, taking on a greener hue in the summer, and then to bronze tones for the fall. Upright stems of tubular, white flowers appear above the outstanding foliage.

  • »  Two-lipped, pale pink to white, tubular flowers
  • »  Loose, flower spikes on leafy red stems
  • »  Foliage emerges deep burgundy
  • »  Lance-shaped leaves fade to deep green with bronze hues by midseason
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August
  • »  Flower Height: 95 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 80 cm

1gal
$20.83
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Drought tolerant, showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.