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Husker Red Penstemon

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 & Care
  • Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart
  • Good drainage key for winter survival
Problems
None serious; floppy in moist, rich soils

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