Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Bearded Tongue
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Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Description
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue or talus slope penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer. It is native to eastern Canada and eastern and southeastern United States.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Blooming
Panicles of tubular or bell-shaped, two lipped flowers. Blooms attract hummingbirds.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Growth
Deciduous or evergreen perennials and subshrubs with linear to lance-shaped leaves. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in a border or rock garden.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Planting
Divide plants in spring, take cuttings in spring or summer, or use seeds.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Pest
Slugs and snails are a threat to young growth. Penstemon is vulnerable to Southern blight, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Interesting facts
Penstemon contains a staminode, or sterile stamen, that is used as a characteristic to distinguish among the species.
Bearded Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red') - Soil and irrigation
Well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water and mulch during dry weather. Dwarf and shrub species prefer poor to average, grainy soil with excellent drainage.
