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    Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

    Also Known As

    • Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red'
    • Beard Tongue
    • Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' plant details

    Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, clumping, cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A different BeardTongue with maroon foliage and stems! Clumping perennial 2-3' tall and 1-2' wide for sunny areas and average garden soil. Two lipped white tubular flowers atop vertical stems April > June contrast beautifully with the deep colored leaves. Attracts hummers. Low maintenance. 1996 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The foliage of this hardy perennial creates a dramatic accent when placed among brighter leaved plants. The shiny green leaves have contrasting maroon undersides.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Rosette of large leaves, green with red hints. Tall scapes with white flowers.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    The leaves are as valuable as the flowers. These bright red leaves show off the 2 to 3" white summer flowers perfectly. Grows to 30" tall and wide. Awards: 1996 Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    A seed strain of plants with reddish-purple foliage that contrasts nicely with the white flowers. One of the easiest to grow penstemons. Zone 5.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A clumping evergreen or deciduous perennial. Dense clumps of smooth tongue-like leaves which are deep red when young. During Summer slender stems of pale mauve-white foxglove-like flowers are produced.Feed well and remove old flower stalks as necessary to promote flowering.Totally different to the erect Penstemons, except for the flowers.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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