Husker Red Penstemon
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
SKU
06395
Create a dramatic accent with the deep burgundy foliage of this tough and reliable bloomer. Place among bright leafed plants to accentuate deep spring color. Performs better than others in hot, humid summers and wet winters. Hummingbirds love the showy spikes of white flowers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-STEE-mon dij-i-TA-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 30 to 36 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | This perennial is a super showy native that will grow beautifully in most any garden. Tall red spikes stand up boldly in the perennial border and are essential in cottage gardens. It is equally at home in wild gardens, at the edges of meadows and prairies. For such a showy Foxglove-like flower, it does surprisingly well in dryland gardens. A mecca for hummingbirds. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils. Needs full sun for best foliage color. Prefers dry to moderate moisture; avoid wet, poorly-drained sites. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant