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Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

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Foxglove Beardtongue is a wildlife-friendly native of New Jersey. Clusters of tubular, white flowers on long stalks bloom April-June. The flower...

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Foxglove Beardtongue is a wildlife-friendly native of New Jersey. Clusters of tubular, white flowers on long stalks bloom April-June. The flower nectar is a food source for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils, and grows in sand, loam and is one of the few Penstemons that tolerate clay soils, as well. Use Foxglove Beardtongue in beds, borders, meadows, and naturalized areas of your yard.

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Flower, Perennial

New Jersey Native: Yes

Bloom Times: Spring, Late Spring to Early Summer

Bloom Colors: White

Deer Resistance: None

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Hummingbirds

Salt Tolerance: Medium

Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ

Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay

Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet

Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Light Needs of Plant

Optimal Light: Full Sun

Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs of Plant

Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 3 - 5 ft

Spread: 1 - 2 ft

Growth Rate: Medium