Foxglove Beard Tongue
Penstemon digitalis (Herbaceous Perennial)
Foxglove Beard Tongue offers a profusion of tubular white flowers on strong stems in May and June which provide nectar for hummingbirds. Foxglove Beard Tongue is a handsome plant with attractive seed heads and foliage that turns reddish in fall.
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Abundant white flowers |
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Foliage attractive summer through fall |
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Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds |
Height30-48 Inches
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Spread12-18 Inches
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Growing & Maintenance TipsGrow in average to moist well-drained soil.
Mass in perennial borders, cut flower gardens, wild gardens, native plant gardens, naturalized areas, prairies or meadows.
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Interesting NotesLike other white flowers, Foxglove Beard Tongue adds sparkle to the daytime garden and reflects light in the moonlit garden.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 8
Great Companions
Little Bluestem
(Schizachyrium scoparium )
Characteristics & Attributes