Spring Garden Tips

Husker Red Penstemon

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
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Botanical Name

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

30 inches

Width

24 inches

Flowers

Summer: white tinged with pink

Light

Full sun (can flop in shade)

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, good drainage key for winter survival

Problems

None serious; floppy in moist, rich soils

Did you know?

Not only does Husker Red Penstemon have attractive red-bronze foliage, but its red seedpods add additional interest.

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