Penstemon digitalis / Foxglove Beardtongue

Type: short lived perennial
Native habitat: prairies
Light: Full Sun
Soil: dry to medium
Bloom: White from May-June
Growth: 3’-5’ tall

Info: This native perennial is an excellent showy plant for naturalized or rain gardens. Commonly visited by long-tongued bees. Can grow to be 5 feet tall on warm wet years. Looks really great planted as a centerpiece for spring gardens, since it is one of the early plants to grow to a decent height. Can also be planted in mass in the back of the garden for a large show of flowers. it is not very aggressive, so be sure to give it room, if planted by aggressive plants. In terms of maintenance, it is a semi-evergreen plant and spreads fairly well by seed. First week of March, or late November are great time to edit out unwanted beardtongues as they are easy to see and it gives you an excuse to get out and explore in the garden when it’s cold.