What can I plant with red penstemon Husker?
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-STEE-mon dij-i-TA-lis |
|---|---|
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Are Penstemons invasive?
beardtongue: Penstemon (Scrophulariales: Scrophulariaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.
Does penstemon need full sun?
Plant this easy-to-grow beardtongue for a sturdy, long-lived late-spring bloomer in your xeriscape. This beauty thrives in most well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
Does penstemon Husker Red spread?
Husker Red has beautiful burgundy colored foliage and tall spikes of pure white tubular flowers….Husker Red Penstemon.
| Zones | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Light Requirements | Full Sun Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
| Water Tolerance | Low-Water |
| Mature Height | 28-32″ tall |
| Mature Spread | 15-18″ wide |
How tall does penstemon get?
Penstemon
| genus name | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| height | 6 to 12 inches 1 to 3 feet 3 to 8 feet |
| width | 8 to 20 inches |
| flower color | Blue Purple Red Orange White Pink Yellow |
| foliage color | Blue/Green Gray/Silver |
What is the tallest penstemon?
Shell Leaf Penstemon is a large flowering variety that has tubular pink-lavender blooms. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and is a native to the eastern US Great Plains. This is an excellent Penstemon for a big impact in well draining, full sun locations….Penstemon: An introduction to species and cultivars.
| Rondo Mix | Husker’s Red |
|---|---|
| Raven | Pike’s Peak Purple |
| True Blue |
Do Penstemons spread?
After the plants have bloomed, penstemons will produce copious amounts of seed. If you are hoping to have your penstemon plants freely seed around your garden, make sure to leave a few stalks on the plants so they can fully ripen and disperse.
When to cut back Husker Red Penstemon blooms?
Though “Husker Red” is drought-tolerant once established, aim for at least an inch of water per week when rainfall is inadequate. Cut back flower stems in mid-summer once blooming ends, which encourages the plant to put on an additional flush of foliage growth.
What kind of sun does Husker Red Penstemon need?
This plant prefers full sun, though it will tolerate partial shade, especially from hot afternoon sun. Too much shade will cause the flower stems to flop over, giving an otherwise upright plant a messy look. Select a growing area that has well-drained soil.
How tall does a Husker Red pentemon get?
Penstemon is sometimes commonly called beard tongue because the sterile stamen has a tuft of small hairs. ‘Husker Red’ typically grows 2-3′ tall. Features white (sometimes with a pink blush), two-lipped, tubular flowers borne in panicles atop erect, rigid stems. Flowers bloom mid-spring to early summer.
What kind of plant is Husker Red plant?
‘Husker Red’s’ combination of burgundy foliage and tall spikes of abundant white flowers make this 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year a garden standout. Many nurseries have since propagated the plant from seed (not cuttings) resulting in many ‘Husker Red’ plants lacking the deeply colored leaves of the original.