'Husker Red' Smooth White Penstemon has pinkish-white flowers on tall stems in June and burgundy red new foliage. The tall white spikes make great cut flowers. Pollinators like bumblebees, swallowtail butterflies, and ruby-throated hummingbirds are attracted to these native plants. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Height
24 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
261
Penstemon digitalis Husker Red #1 (NATIVE-pinkish-white)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Deer Resistant
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Special Recognition
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Perennial Plant of the Year
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Hummingbirds
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Burgundy/Purple/Red
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