Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beardtongue
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Best known for its maroon-red foliage
- White flower spikes stand tall above foliage
- Perennial of the Year in 1996
- Looks great in a perennial border
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 2-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Green
- Bronze
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained