'Husker Red' is one of the most popular Penstemon varieties because of its bronze-red emerging foliage. The foliage retains its red coloring in bright sun but will fade to bronze-green in partial shade. Either way, the mounded foliage is a dramatic backdrop for the tall stems of clear white tubular flowers in the early summer garden. If the seeds are left to mature, the plant will self-sow. However, seedlings may not come true with the maroon leaf color. Use this plant that attracts hummingbirds at the edge of a border or as an accent plant because of its maroon foliage. It is best planted in groups of three or more. A maroon-leaved beauty for the early summer garden