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Beardtongue
Beardtongue
(
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
)
Master Gardener Notes
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Blooms April to June. Clump-forming perennial with bronze leaves. Cut back flower stems in mid-summer once blooming ends, which encourages the plant to put on an additional flush of foliage growth. 1996 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year
Category:
Seasonal Color
Life Cycle:
perennial
Foliage:
evergreen
Flower Color:
White, pale pink
Friut Bearing?
No
Fragrant?
No
Water Needs:
low
Sun Exposture:
Full Sun
Size and Spacing:
3’ tall x 2’ wide
Best Time to Plant:
Spring,Fall
Pests or Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot can occur in wet, poorly-drained soils. Leaf spots are occasional problems.
Propagation:
Stem Cutting,Division
Special Interest:
Bees,Butterflies,Hummingbirds,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant
Related Links:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Perennial Resource