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Penstemon - Husker Red, 1 Pack

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Penstemon - Husker Red, 1 Pack

Penstemon digitalis - Husker Red

Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ is a true garden standout, admired for its rich burgundy foliage that provides striking contrast long before the blooms arrive. Named the 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association, this cultivar brings color, pollinator allure, and rugged adaptability to a wide range of garden settings.

  • 1 Bare Root
  • Dramatic burgundy foliage in spring, gradually softening through summer
  • Upright spikes of tubular white flowers (often with a pink blush) in late spring to early summer
  • Native, pollinator-friendly, drought- and deer-resistant
  • Hardy, low-maintenance and great for cut flower arrangements
Specifications Details
Foliage Colour Deep burgundy/red in spring; then softens to green later in the season 
Hardiness Zone 3 - 9
Plant Height 24–36 in (60–90 cm) 
Plant Width 12–24 in (30–60 cm)
Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade; best foliage color in full sun 
Fragrant No
Deer Resistance Yes
Plant Timing Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
Bloom Timing July - August
Plant Depth Plant crown at soil level
Plant Spacing 12–24 in (30–60 cm) to allow adequate spread 
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Penstemon digitalis - Husker Red

Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ is a true garden standout, admired for its rich burgundy foliage that provides striking contrast long before the blooms arrive. Named the 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association, this cultivar brings color, pollinator allure, and rugged adaptability to a wide range of garden settings.

  • 1 Bare Root
  • Dramatic burgundy foliage in spring, gradually softening through summer
  • Upright spikes of tubular white flowers (often with a pink blush) in late spring to early summer
  • Native, pollinator-friendly, drought- and deer-resistant
  • Hardy, low-maintenance and great for cut flower arrangements
Specifications Details
Foliage Colour Deep burgundy/red in spring; then softens to green later in the season 
Hardiness Zone 3 - 9
Plant Height 24–36 in (60–90 cm) 
Plant Width 12–24 in (30–60 cm)
Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade; best foliage color in full sun 
Fragrant No
Deer Resistance Yes
Plant Timing Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
Bloom Timing July - August
Plant Depth Plant crown at soil level
Plant Spacing 12–24 in (30–60 cm) to allow adequate spread 
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