Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' (Husker's Red Beardtongue) — perennial

Overview

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' is a perennial in the genus Penstemon, part of the Plantaginaceae family. Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and rock gardens. It is native to North America.

About

Penstemon digitalis is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer.

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About the genus

Penstemon, the beardtongues, is a large genus of roughly 280 species of flowering plants native to North America from northern Canada to Central America. It is the largest genus of flowering plants endemic to North America. As well as being the scientific name, penstemon is also widely used as a common name for all Penstemon species alongside beardtongues.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Penstemon

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, cut flowers, rock gardens
Native to: North America

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought once established.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Propagation: Seed, division, softwood cuttings