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Penstemon digitalis

foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon is well known for a tough-as-nails, grow-anywhere attitude. The flowers are sizeable compared to others in the genus, and the floral stems range in color from green to red. Great for native bees, and also a host plant for the Chalcedony Midget moth.

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Height: 12-36 in
Spread: 14-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen


North American Distribution


foxglove beardtongue - Penstemon digitalis from Native Plant Trust
foxglove beardtongue - Penstemon digitalis from Native Plant Trust