Penstemon digitalis 'Huskers Red' (Huskers Red Beardtongue)


Botanical Information

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusPenstemon
Speciesdigitalis
Cultivar'Huskers Red'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60 - 90 cm
Spread30 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well as an accent.
PestsRoot rot and leaf spot may occur.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThis plant has maroon coloured elipical shaped leaves.
Flower DescriptionThis plant produces white tubular flowers.

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