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Foxglove Beardtongue: Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue: Penstemon digitalis

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Foxglove Beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis
 
A beautiful, adaptable native perennial with tall spikes of white, tubular flowers. Foxglove Beardtongue is an excellent choice for sunny to partly shaded gardens, especially where you want vertical structure and a strong spring-to-summer bloom.
 
The flowers are especially valuable to native bees and other pollinators, while the upright seed stalks can provide additional structure later in the season. Its attractive basal foliage remains low and tidy, making it easy to incorporate into perennial beds, meadow plantings, and native garden borders.
 
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Growing Conditions: 
  • Sun: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil moisture: Dry–mesic to mesic
  • Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-drained soil
  • Height: 2–4 ft
  • Bloom time: Late spring–early summer
  • Flower color: White
  • Native range: Eastern and central North America
 
Wildlife Value: 
  • Excellent nectar resource for native bees and other pollinators
  • Tubular flowers are especially accessible to larger bees
  • Seeds may provide food for birds
 
Don't Worry If It Doesn't Flower Right Away: 
Native perennials don't always flower their first year, and that's completely normal! Young plants often put much of their energy into developing a strong root system and establishing themselves in their new environment. Depending on the species, you may see limited or no flowering during the first growing season, with more substantial flowering beginning in year two and beyond.
 
Watering for Establishment: 
For the best results, water your new plants regularly during their first 6 weeks after planting, particularly during periods of hot or dry weather. Once established, many of our native plants are relatively drought tolerant when planted in an appropriate location for the species.
 
Plant for the future: The first year is about putting down roots. Give your native plants time to establish, and you'll be rewarded with stronger, more resilient plants in the seasons ahead.
 
Garden Use: 
Great for native perennial gardens, pollinator plantings, meadow edges, woodland margins, and areas where you want an upright flowering plant without creating a dense, aggressive planting.
 
WNS Note:
Penstemon digitalis is a straight native species, not a cultivar, selected for its ecological value and adaptability in the landscape.
 
Sourcing: 
Seeds were sourced from Common Violets LLC, 8.1 ecoregion. 
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