Penstemon digitalis Foxglove Beardtongue from Northern Grown Plants

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Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

White tubular flowers
Attracts hummingbirds
Blooms April through June

Category: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Bloom Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green Shades

White, tubular flowers sit tall on firm, rigid stems. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Blooms from April through June. Commonly seen in fields or woodlines but makes a great addition to sunny borders or wild gardens. Makes a great cutting flower.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis

Thrives in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Cut back to just above ground level after a hard freeze in late fall.