Beard Tongue, Husker Red

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Height: 24-36in
Spread: 12-24in
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Time/Color: April-June; white/pink
Uses: Specimen, massing
Maintenance: Low
Other: Deer resistant, attracts butterflies

Beardtongue is an excellent expanding perennial for sunny mixed borders or tucked in amongst other flowers. 'Husker Red' is characterized by tall wands of tubular, two-lipped white/pink flowers that sit above deep maroon colored leaves. Beardtongue readily attracts butterflies and other pollinators and is considered deer resistant. Site them in average, well-drained soils in full sun for best growth. Chosen as the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996. Bred at the University of Nebraska.