Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Beardtongue - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Beardtongue

Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

  • Two-lipped pale pink to white tubular flowers
  • Loose flower spikes on leafy red stems
  • Foliage emerges deep burgundy
  • Lance-shaped leaves fade to deep green with bronze hues by midseason
  • Bloom Time: June to August
  • Flower Height: 95 cm
  • Foliage Height: 80 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (pale)

HEIGHT:
80-95 cm

SPREAD:
40-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Drought-tolerant showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border. 

Additional Notes about Beardtongue:


The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.