Husker Red Penstemon | Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
Husker Red Penstemon grows with deep red foliage that boasts up to 50 bell shaped white to light pink blooms. These gorgeous flowers are early growers, producing in late spring and
summer, but the plant continues its interest throughout the year with its wine colored foliage. The flowers grow about 1 inch in diameter and attract bees and hummingbirds alike. This small
perennial grows 12-30 inches high and 15-18 inches wide. Husker Red Penstemon is known for its award winning beauty, winning 1996 Perennial of the Year from the Perennial Plant Association.
Care
Husker Red Penstemon grows best in average, moist, and well drained soil. Plant it in an area of full sun for maximum blooming. Husker Red penstemon needs steady watering when first
planting, but once the plant is established, it is both drought tolerant and waterwise. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring. Be careful not to over fertilize as this will
create more dieback in the winter. Add a layer of mulch around its crowns to protect its roots and combat weed growth. Husker Red Penstemon can be pruned in after the first frost, and it will maintain its beauty for a
few more weeks. Deadhead in winter or prune it more lightly to leave the seed heads, which will attract songbirds for continued interest. When planting Husker Red Penstemon, dig a hole the same depth as the container it came in and twice as deep. Remember to water and backfill.
Uses in the Landscape
Husker Red Penstemon is perfect for borders in perennial gardens and in containers. Plant it along paths or small gardens. Husker Red Penstemon is a great choice for cut flowers too. Its beautiful white flowers are perfect additions to bouquets. Husker Red Penstemon is low maintenance and easy to grow and is native to the United States, so its not invasive. Both deer and rabbit resistant, this pretty perennial is a must for attracting pollinators, especially butterflies. It grows in zones 3-9, making it versatile and tough enough for almost any garden.
Companion Plants
Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass, with its showy green foliage, pairs perfectly with Husker Red Penstemon. Plant it around the border with Husker Red and enjoy it all season long, even into winter, as both these plants will offer year-round interest.
Tomato Soup Coneflower offers stunning red blooms that contrast perfectly with the white flowers of the Husker Red Penstemon. Plant both together to create beauty and interest in the landscape. Lemon Yellow Echinacea is a gorgeous coneflower that offers brilliant yellow blooms to the landscape. It pairs perfectly with Husker Red Penstemon, offering contrasting size and color. Plant these pretty perennials in containers or around the landscape and enjoy all year long.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order until the threat is gone, ensuring you with the healthiest and most viable product ordered:
Summer-Above 95 degrees | Winter- Below 34 degrees.
Plant Highlights
● Growing Zone: 3-9
● Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
● Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
● Foliage Color: Burgundy, Crimson
● Flower Color: White
● Flower Size:
● Flower Fragrance:
● Fall Color: Burgundy, Crimson
● Type: Perennial
● Mature Height: 12-30 Inches
● Mature Width: 15-18 Inches
● Growth Rate: Fast
● Exposure: Full Sun
● Soil Needs: Dry, Well Drained
● Water Needs: Average to Low
● Pruning Needs: Late Autumn
● Awards: 1996 Perennial of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association
● Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however, receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured, depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our
site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants
should be considered an investment in your future garden to enjoy growing to its full potential.
