Description
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Height: 24-36in
Spread: 12-24in
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Time/Color: April-June; white/pink
Uses: Specimen, massing
Maintenance: Low
Other: Deer resistant, attracts butterflies
Beardtongue is an excellent expanding perennial for sunny mixed borders or tucked in amongst other flowers. 'Husker Red' is characterized by tall wands of tubular, two-lipped white/pink flowers that sit above deep maroon colored leaves. Beardtongue readily attracts butterflies and other pollinators and is considered deer resistant. Site them in average, well-drained soils in full sun for best growth. Chosen as the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996. Bred at the University of Nebraska.
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