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foxglove beardtongue

foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Plantaginaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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M
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with