Native Plant Database

Header Photo: Mervin Wallace

Foxglove Beard Tongue

Penstemon digitalis
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Stream Edge, Wetland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color: White
Fall Color:

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White flowers of Penstemon digitalis
Photo: Mervin Wallace
Sun Exposure 
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate, High
Nature Attracting
Hummingbird, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects
Wildlife Benefit
Food/Pollinators
Animal
Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Size

Height:

30 to
48
inches

Spread:

16 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 30 to
48
inches
Spread: 16 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 30 to
48
inches
Spread: 16 to
24
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Mass in perennial borders, cut flower gardens, wild gardens, native plant gardens, naturalized areas, prairies or meadows.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grow in average to moist, well-drained soil.
Special Features
Special Usage
Fresh Cut Flower, Salt Tolerant
Basic Description

A profusion of tubular, bright-white flowers on strong stems in May and June are magnets for many long-tongued bees. Also visited by many other native bee species, including the two-spotted bumble bee, and hummingbirds. Attractive seed pods are almost red in summer.  A hardy and versatile, long-lived beardtongue. Part of our Pollinator Buffet plant tag series.

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