PENSTEMON DIGITALIS / FOXGLOVE BEARDTONGUE

PENSTEMON DIGITALIS / FOXGLOVE BEARD-TONGUE

A Native Perennial with Elegant White Summer Blooms

Penstemon digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a native perennial admired for its tall spikes of tubular white flowers and graceful, upright form. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils. Foxglove Beardtongue adds height, elegance, and pollinator value to perennial borders, meadows, and naturalized gardens.

Why Choose Foxglove Beardtongue?

Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Elegant Flowers: Tall spikes of white tubular flowers create a striking display.
Drought Tolerant: Performs well in dry to average soils once established.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, long-lived, and adaptable to various garden conditions.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green, lance-shaped leaves forming basal clumps.
Flower Color: White tubular flowers on upright spikes.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 2–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loam, or clay soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 2–3 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering: Late spring to early summer with white blooms.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Borders & Perennial Beds: Adds height and elegant white flowers.
Meadow & Naturalized Plantings: Perfect for native and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Hardy and adaptable to a range of conditions.

Foxglove Beardtongue is a graceful and ecologically valuable native perennial. Its elegant white flowers, upright form, and strong appeal to pollinators make it an excellent choice for borders, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.