Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Foxglove Penstemon, Bearded Tongue, Tall White Beardedtongue

Family: Scrophulariaceae Figwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen, winter interest
Height 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive