Dramatic burgundy-red foliage all season with white tubular flowers in late spring. The most striking native penstemon for gardens.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- WhitePink
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❖ Hummingbird Magnet△ Deer Resistant❄ Winter Interest
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About This Name
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Husker Red Penstemon unambiguously. The genus Penstemon places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Husker Red Penstemon, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' will give you the most precise results.