Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
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Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
Beard-tongue |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.405.030
This is an easy and outstanding perennial, selected in Nebraska and tolerant of harsh conditions. Plants form a sturdy mound of leaves, beet-red during the spring and fall, greener in summer. Upright stems of very pale-pink tubular flowers appear during the summer months. Outstanding for foliage effect in the border, but also useful in tubs and mixed containers. Nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Selected as the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996.
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Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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