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HUSKER RED IMPROVED BEARDTONGUE
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red Improved'
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Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 22-26 Inches · Mature Spread: 20-24 Inches
Buy Husker Red Improved Beardtongue online. An improvement on 'Husker Red', this tried-and-true perennial was discovered at Hoffie Nursery. The improvements lie in that the leaves are darker maroon and purple shades, as well as the more compact growth habit, as it is slightly smaller than its predecessor.
Family: Plantaginaceae · Common Name: Beardtongue
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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HUSKER RED IMPROVED BEARDTONGUE Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Dry Soils |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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HUSKER RED IMPROVED BEARDTONGUE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Penstemon is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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