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Husker Red Penstemon Plant

10.99
  • - Beardtongue
  • - Height: 26-30 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-8
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: June-August
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Husker Red Penstemon Plant
Plant Features

Husker Red Penstemon Plants features bronze-red foliage and stems that are topped in early summer with white flowers that are tinged with pink. The foliage color is best in cooler fall temperatures. Beardtongue plants do best in full sun locations and will tolerate nutrient poor soil, even gravely soils; must be very well drained. It is not recommended to use traditional mulch on this plant, use gravel if you must mulch at all. Penstemon are exceptional at attracting pollinators and they are seldom browsed by deer or rabbits.

Our Penstemon Plants are cultivated with care and grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and colorful addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for mature growth

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
  • - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates sandy or rocky soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water thoroughly when first planted, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings
  • - Once established, Penstemon is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring to support growth and blooming
  • - Avoid heavy fertilization, as Penstemon performs best in leaner soils

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
  • - Cut back stems after flowering to promote new growth and prevent leggy growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Penstemon is generally pest-free but may occasionally attract aphids or slugs; monitor as needed
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from late spring to early summer with tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, tolerates heat and drought once established

Companion Plants for Penstemon:

  • - Echinacea: Complements Penstemon with its vibrant, daisy-like blooms and pollinator appeal
  • - Lavender: Adds a fragrant, drought-tolerant companion that pairs well with Penstemon’s tubular flowers
  • - Salvia: Provides vertical spikes of blue or purple flowers that contrast with Penstemon’s softer tones
  • - Coreopsis: Offers a bright, continuous display of yellow blooms that enhances Penstemon’s colorful flowers
  • - Rudbeckia: Adds bold, yellow flowers that complement Penstemon’s spiky form
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 18-24 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Pink, White
Foliage Color Red
Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Pollinator Garden, Prairie Garden, Rock Garden, Roof Garden, Xeriscape Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low

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Recommendation

2021 I purchased three large healthy well packaged plants. The first year, one plant bloomed. This spring all three are blooming and stand at least three feet tall. I'll order in the future.

From anonymous | June 12, 2022


Quality plants

This is the 1st year I've order plants from Grow Joy, I am impressed, very satisfied...I will be a return customer.

From Angela | June 07, 2021


big and bushy

these were the best mail-order plants I've ordered. Better than what I've purchased from local greenhouses. So full and bushy. Lots of new growth. I thought some sucking insects might be present. I shot them with water. Will buy again and I might drive to the greenhouse in Berne.

From anonymous | May 24, 2021


Husker Red Penstemon Plant (Beardtongue)

Healthy, bushy plant arrived in good condition and ready to plant. Look forward to its first blooming season. Good plant at a good price.

From Jim | October 21, 2019


Very pleased!

My plants arrived and I was amazed how big and healthy they were. We planted them right away and they are growing well. I can't wait for them to bloom, they are going to be a beautiful asset to my garden!

From Vicki | June 13, 2019


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