Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis "Husker Red"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Needs full sun for best red foliage color. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soil, root rot can occur. May need support during and after blooming. Spent seed heads can be cut back in early summer. The leaves are semi- evergreen and maintain a red color in the winter. Attracts butterflies and birds. Makes nice cut flowers.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Cultivar of a native Kentucky species

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

2-3

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

April-June

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance