Penstemon 'Husker Red' - Beardlip Penstemon
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common name: Beardtongue
Scientific name: Penstemon 'Husker Red'
Flower color: Dark red to deep purple
Mature height: 60–90 cm
Mature width: 30–45 cm
Habit: Upright, bushy
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged and abundant blooming. Lightly prune at the end of the season to maintain a compact shape and encourage vigorous branching.
Ideal for flower beds, sunny borders, and pollinator gardens, this robust penstemon attracts butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the summer.