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Foxglove Beardtongue

Penstemon Digitalis

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Overview

The Foxglove Beardtongue, Penstemon digitalis, thrives in USDA zones 3-8. This hardy perennial features tubular white flowers, blooming in late spring to early summer. It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height, with a 1.5-foot spread, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Well-suited for borders, the plant prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It's deer-resistant, making it a steadfast choice for diverse landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — Clients seeking a stately; sometimes taking on a reddish hue in fall, image 59

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Plantaginaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — Clients seeking a stately
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — and can handle partial shade to full sun exposure; well-suited for borders, the plant prefers full sun to part
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — It's deer-resistant, making it a steadfast choice for diverse landscapes
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — perennial with white blooms; sometimes taking on a reddish hue in fall
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — The Foxglove Beardtongue, Penstemon digitalis, thrives in USDA zones 3-8; well-suited for borders, the plant
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — It belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — It is remarkably adaptable; sometimes taking on a reddish hue in fall
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — This hardy perennial features tubular white flowers, blooming in late spring to early summer, image 44
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — scientifically known as Penstemon digitalis; yet easy-care plant will find the Penstemon digitalis to be an astute
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — Clients seeking a stately; sometimes taking on a reddish hue in fall
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — Well-suited for borders, the plant prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, image 46
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — and basal leaves remain evergreen in milder climates.<br><br>For optimal growth
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