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Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ www.whatsnative.com North American Native Cultivar Penstemon (pen-stay-mon) From Greek ,pente , five, and stemon, a stamen referring to the five stamens. digitalis from the Latin for finger, referring to the corolla shape. Zones: 3 – 9 Flower Color: White Height: 2 – 3’ Spacing: 18” The 1996 Perennial of the Year and an American native, this under-used perennial has reddish-purple leaves and stems, is evergreen, and produces nodding, tubular white flower bells with just a hint of pink on open thin spikes in June. The flowers of ‘Husker Red’ reach a height of 2–3'. About the Species: Common Name: Beard Tongue Family: Scrophulariaceae 1” long, white tubular flowers in May to July attract long-tongued bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Medium green foliage with reddish tints is semi-evergreen in warmer climates; remove flower stalks when brown. Habitat: Found in low, moist areas, wood margins, open woodlands and prairies. In the Garden: An excellent cut flower easily grown if given adequate water in the summer to prolong bloom time, it can also handle quite a bit of dry sun. USDA Plants Database The Perennial Farm, 12017 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm, Maryland 21057; Phone: 410-592-6106; Fax: 410-592-8338