Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' Foxglove penstemon (Penstemon digitalis) PEN-steh-mon dij-ih-TAL-iss Genus:  Penstemon This vigorous perennial bears elegant clusters of pure white flowers marked with purple or pale violet from early to late summer. Semi-evergreen basal rosettes and deciduous or semi-evergreen stems are also often marked reddish purple. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Easy to grow and cold hardy. Attracts bees. Care:  Grow in well-drained soil. Propagation:  Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer. Divide in spring. Problems:  Powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, and Southern blight. Slugs and snails may damage young plants.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Purple, White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials