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