Penstemon digitalis
$15.95 / 1G
Beardtongue ·
Description
Penstemon digitalis is a herbaceous perennial valued for its white flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America, especially western North America. It attracts birds, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in border, naturalized area, and slope/bank. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought and dry soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' | |
| Penstemon digitalis | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| North America, especially western North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| North America, especially western North America | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Mild | |
| White | |
| Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Summer |