perennial

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' | Beard Tongue

This Penstemon puts on a show of white and sometimes soft pink flowers in late spring and into summer. Leaves are a dark maroon to purple color. Mostly trouble-free, but avoid planting in soggy soils. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

Water Requirement: low, moderate

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -30F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 3 feet high

Width: 2 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: purple

Flower Color: white, pink

Flower Season: spring, summer

Wildlife: birds, butterflies