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Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue (Smooth White Beardtongue, Talus Slope Penstemon)

Tubular, white or light pink flowers appear above a basal rosette of lustrous, dark green leaves.

  • »  Clusters of white, tubular, five-lobed flowers
  • »  Flowers grow in pairs on a thick, green stems
  • »  Blooms May to June
  • »  Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June
  • »  Flower Height: 90 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Roadside planting
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon digitalis

  • Introduced to Ontario
  • The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis

Drought tolerant, showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.