Penstemon
digitalis
Husker's Red
Beardtongue
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 24" (Plant 20" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade
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Zones:
3-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Pink /
Pink
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Soft pink two-lipped tubular flowers with almost black 24" stems. Penstemon Husker's Red superb shiny deep green leaves with maroon undersides offers nice contrasting foliage to the border. Perennial Plant Association 1996 Plant of the Year.
Features to Note:
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Humidity Tolerant
- For a sunny spot
- Web Only
General Information:
Penstemon are an American native with colorful tubular bell-shaped flowers. Does well in a drier climate and is drought resistant once established. Avoid too moist (wet feet). Attractive to butterflies. Songbirds feast on the seed in fall and winter.
Plant Care:
Best in loose, gravelly soil with good drainage. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12" tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3 -4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from loose winter mulch in colder zones.
