Husker Red Penstemon

Companion Items/
Varieties

Hill Country Penstemon

'Hill Country Penstemon'

Scarlet Penstemon

'Scarlet Penstemon'

Gulf Coast Penstemon

'Gulf Coast Penstemon'

Red Rocks Penstemon

'Red Rocks Penstemon'

Del Rio Penstemon

Penstemon

Common Name:	Husker Red Penstemon
Botanical Name:	*Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'*
Plant Type:	Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5
AHS Heat Zone:	9 to 1
Light Requirements:	Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage:	Low; Medium
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	2-1/2 ft.
Spread:	2 ft.
Season of Bloom:	April to September
Bloom Color:	White
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Deciduous
Native TX Plant:	Adapted
Wildlife Value:	Hummingbirds, Butterflies (nectar source)

Burgundy foliage with tall flower spikes. Easy to grow. 'Hill Country' and 'Del Rio' have cherry-red blooms; 'Red Rocks' has bright rose blooms; 'Gulf Coast' and 'Wild Foxglove' are two Texas native penstemon with lavender blooms.

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