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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.
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.