Husker Red Penstemon

Common Name:

Husker Red Penstemon

Botanical Name:

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Mature Size:

36 - 48” tall, 15 - 18” wide

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Bloom Time:

Late spring to Summer

Flower Color:

White

Care:

Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. No mulch is needed where conditions are moister. Always avoid bark, grass clippings, or compost as mulch materials.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize sparingly. One time each year in the fall is enough. Apply a light application of an organic or natural fertilizer such as Yum Yum Mix as a top dressing around the plants. Don't use high nitrogen water soluble fertilizer like Miracle Gro

Pruning:

Allow some of the plants to set seed (don't deadhead all of the flower spikes)

Source:

https://www.highcountrygardens.com/perennial-plants/penstemon/penstemon-digitalis-husker-red