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Husker Red

Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’

XPENSHUS

This is a Missouri native perennial. It features white, tubular flowers and purple-red foliage. Its flowers bloom from April to June. Lovely in woodland settings.

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Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Native or Nativar, Not Preferred by Deer

Genus
Penstemon
Plant Type
Perennial
Exposure
Sun
Season of Interest
Summer
Hardiness
3
Width
1-2'
Height
2-3'
Habit
Upright
Foliage Color
Purple, Red
Flower Color
White
Water Needs
Water regularly - allow soil to dry down between waterings
Awards
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (1996)

Genus

Penstemon
Plant Type

Perennial
Exposure

Sun
Season of Interest

Summer
Hardiness

3
Width

1-2'
Height

2-3'
Habit

Upright
Foliage Color

Purple, Red
Flower Color

White
Water Needs

Water regularly - allow soil to dry down between waterings
Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (1996)