Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Husker Red Beardtongue
Sturdy mound of leaves; garnet-red in spring, greener in summer. Good foliage effect in the border and in containers. Trumpet-shaped flowers white with a purple blush. Chosen plant of the year by the Perennial Plant Association in 1996.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 12" – 18"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: June, July
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
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Attributes
- Container
- Rain Garden Sun
- Drought Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Mesis Prairie
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Bronze
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 6"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
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Divide
- Every Third Year
Possible Substitutions for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White'
PowWow® White Coneflower
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: White
- Height: 24" – 36"
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
Honorine Jobert Anemone
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: White
- Height: 24" – 36"
Phlox x 'Minnie Pearl'
Minnie Pearl Hybrid Phlox
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: White