4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Beardtongue

Tubular white flowers with a pinkish blush. Burgundy foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Drainage is very important because it will rot in wet soils. A light mulch in the winter is beneficial.

Interesting Information
Penstemon is derived from pente, five, and stemon, stamen, meaning five stamens. 1996 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color White		Foliage Color Glossy Burgundy
Height 32-36 Inches		Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8		Patented No

Hemerocallis (Daylily 'Little Bee')	Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Tickseed 'Grandiflora')
Artemisia (Hardy Dusty Miller 'Powis Castle')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • White	Landscape Interest • Hummingbird	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Spring • Summer	Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • June	Attributes • Rebloomer • Cut Flower • Long Blooming
Plant Recognition • Perennial Plant of the Year