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You will receive 10 live bare root ‘Husker Red’ Beardtongue (Penstemon) plants, a striking native perennial with burgundy-red foliage and tall spikes of white to pale pink tubular flowers. Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
This drought-tolerant, deer-resistant variety is perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, prairie plantings, and native landscaping. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a range of soil types.
🌿 Includes 10 live bare root Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ plants
🍷 Deep red foliage with elegant white flower spikes
🐝 Pollinator favorite – attracts bees & hummingbirds
🐌 Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant
☀️ Prefers full sun to partial shade
❄️ Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9
🌿 Great for native gardens, borders, and xeriscaping
📦 Ships fresh, bare root, and ready to plant
Common Name: Husker Red Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon ‘Husker Red’
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Foliage Color: Burgundy-red
Flower Color: White to pale pink
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates clay and poor soils
Watering: Low to moderate
10 Husker Red Beardtongue Plants – Bare Root Perennials – Penstemon – Burgundy Foliage & White Flowers – Zone 4–9
$145.43