Penstemon digitalis
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What a fine example of macrophotography. Both the golden trichomes on the staminode and the clear glandular trichomes on the exterior of the corolla are well-shown.
The Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), in the Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to the central United States.
The cultivar Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is a form with additional red pigments infused in the leaves and stems, giving its foliage a rich burgundy tone. The fine garden plant was honored as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996, by the Perennial Plant Association.
The Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), in the Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to the central United States.
The cultivar Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is a form with additional red pigments infused in the leaves and stems, giving its foliage a rich burgundy tone. The fine garden plant was honored as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996, by the Perennial Plant Association.
I appreciate the comment Marck. I was quite taken with the beauty of these wildflowers, which had randomly appeared amid the undergrowth surrounding a line of Norway Spruce trees. It was interesting to learn a bit about the Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' cultivar, it does have a beautiful burgundy tone. Thanks for providing the information about it!
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