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| 24+ | 25% off | $6.00 ea |
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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Choose Husker Red Beard Tongue for dry, sunny perennial beds where upright white flowers and dark stems can stand out; the tradeoff is weak deer resistance, so it is not our pick for heavy browse areas.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | The white flower spikes and dark stems give a clean early-summer vertical accent without overwhelming nearby perennials. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly for a perennial when planted in a site that drains well. |
| Maintenance | B | It is not fussy, but trimming spent stems keeps the clump looking cleaner. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its upright habit gives good flower show without taking over a smaller bed. |
| Screening Value | F | It is too open and seasonal to block a view or create privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny perennial mixes with leaner soil, not damp foundation beds or places where deer are daily visitors.
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
Yes, the flower spikes work well for cutting.
Yes, dry to average soil suits it better than wet ground.
No, use it for flowers and texture, not screening.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41041
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Progrowers was a great company to purchase from. Very fast delivery to my house. The tree seems to be in great condition and is so far doing really well!
