
Foxglove Beardtongue
Penstemon Digitalis
Elegant and resilient, Foxglove Beardtongue adds graceful, bell-shaped blooms to your garden with minimal fuss.
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About this plant
Penstemon Digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a perennial favorite celebrated for its towering spires of delicate, white to pale pink flowers with purple-streaked throats. Blooming from late spring to early summer, these charming blossoms create a captivating vertical accent in any landscape design. Ideal for cottage gardens, naturalized areas, or mixed borders, Foxglove Beardtongue attracts an abundance of beneficial pollinators, including hummingbirds and various butterflies, making your garden a vibrant hub of activity. Its strong, upright growth habit and attractive foliage provide year-round interest even when not in bloom. Hardy and adaptable, this Penstemon thrives in a variety of conditions and is known for its exceptional drought tolerance once established, making it a sustainable and beautiful choice for the discerning gardener.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-draining soils. While it tolerates a range of soil types, it prefers lean to average soil and good drainage. Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage a second flush of blooms and prevent self-seeding if desired. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 2-4 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium to Low
- Growth rate
- Medium