Penstemon digitalis

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Penstemon digitalis | foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis is an easy-to-grow, no fuss native plant. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, and is appreciated by gardeners and insects alike for its relatively early flowering period that begins in late spring. And unlike other early-flowering plants, Penstemon digitalis has a relatively long flowering period. Multiple plants can be grouped together for mass effect in a garden bed, or be interspersed among grasses and other forbs in true meadow style. After flowering, the plants’ upright stems support reddish-brown seed capsules that provide interest throughout the fall and winter months. If seed heads are removed, plants still offer winter interest with semi-evergreen basal foliage.

LOCAL ECOTYPE

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Penstemon digitalis | foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis is an easy-to-grow, no fuss native plant. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, and is appreciated by gardeners and insects alike for its relatively early flowering period that begins in late spring. And unlike other early-flowering plants, Penstemon digitalis has a relatively long flowering period. Multiple plants can be grouped together for mass effect in a garden bed, or be interspersed among grasses and other forbs in true meadow style. After flowering, the plants’ upright stems support reddish-brown seed capsules that provide interest throughout the fall and winter months. If seed heads are removed, plants still offer winter interest with semi-evergreen basal foliage.

LOCAL ECOTYPE

HABIT

Height: 2-3’

Bloom Time: late spring, early summer

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun, part shade

Soil: medium-wet, average, medium-dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: easy, will reseed readily on bare soil

Deer Resistance: moderate

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: high

CONSERVATION

Native Range: local ecotype

Seed Origin: Dutchess County, NY / Fairfield County, CT