Huskers Red Penstemon |
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Scrophulariaceae Penstemon Barbatus Huskers Red |
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Grows In | Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F Grows in Brandon! (Learn More) |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat |
Flower Color | Red |
Blooms | Summer Blooms, Early Summer Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 1' to 2' |
Average Width | 1' to 2' |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Fragrances | None |
Penstemon Barbatus 'Huskers Red' is a fast growing perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 1 foot to 2 feet and an average width of 1 foot to 2 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the summer Huskers Red Penstemon produces red flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts butterflies and is resistant to deer, drought and heat.
Huskers Red Penstemon can be useful in the landscape in mass plantings, in containers or planters, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, in landscape beds or islands or in small groupings and also in cottage gardens or butterfly gardens.