Husker Red Beardtongue is a compact native herbaceous perennial with rigid upright dark stems and dark green lance-shaped foliage that turns maroon. Loose raceme of small tubular white flowers with pink blush bloom mid spring to early summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 2' - 3' Spread: 1’ - 2' Spacing: 1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop IMAGE: Photo by Wendy Cutle, 20120713_VanDusen_PenstemonDigitalisHuskerRed_Cutler_P1270008
