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foxglove beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native perennial with tall spikes of white or pale pink tubular flowers attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators. It thrives in dry to moderate conditions and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and native plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation