Dramatic flower spikes against rich foliage; striking in the garden or in a bouquet. Attracts hummingbirds. Outstanding in rock gardens. Plant in full sun to part shade. Best in loose, gravelly soil with good drainage. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12″ tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from loose winter mulch in colder zones. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ (beardtongue)
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Dramatic flower spikes against rich foliage; striking in the garden or in a bouquet. Attracts hummingbirds. Outstanding in rock gardens. Plant in full sun to part shade. Best in loose, gravelly soil with good drainage. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12″ tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from loose winter mulch in colder zones. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed.
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