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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Husker Red beardtongue

This native makes a stunning display with its brilliant white flowers against a backdrop of deep red foliage. Tough and easy to grow, it tolerates a wide variety of conditions including hot dry sites. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year. Our plants are now vegetatively propagated from our reddest, most vigorous selections.


Height

24-30 Inches

Spread

12-18 Inches

Bloom Color

White

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in full sun average to dry soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Drought tolerant.

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Exposure
Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Summer
Summer
Attributes
Mass Planting
Drought Tolerant
Border
Native to Northeast
Dry Sun
Cut Flower
Wildflower Garden
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average