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Foxglove Beardtongue

Name: Foxglove Beardtongue
Brand: Spotswood Greenery
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Penstemon digitalis

North American Native

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Tall stalks of white, tubular flowers rise above a basal rosette of green leaves in early summer. This native perennial is a favorite of bumblebees and thrives in average to dry soils.

Size at Maturity

Height 3'- 5' Spread 1'- 2'

Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8

Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F

Light Requirements

Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

Supports Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV

Special Conditions

Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Moderate Salt Tolerance

Seasons of Interest

Spring
Summer

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in average to lean, well-drained soil. Space 18–24 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting. This native penstemon adapts well to lean conditions- avoid rich or wet soils.

Care Tips

Water regularly after planting; once established this native species is quite drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flower spikes to tidy the plant. Cut back to the basal foliage rosette in late fall. Divide every 3–4 years in spring. Largely pest-free and deer resistant. Excellent for pollinators, especially long-tongued bees. The tall spikes of white, foxglove-like tubular flowers are elegant and airy in the early summer border. A beautiful and underused native perennial.