Foxglove Beardtongue - Seeds & Bare Root Plant
Penstemon digitalis
The tallest native beardtongue, Penstemon digitalis features interesting perfoliate leaves and long-lasting, tubular white to pale pink flowers with prominent purple throats. Blooming in early summer, these striking flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. After flowering, the plant produces shiny purple seed pods that add visual interest to the garden.
Adaptable to a range of soil conditions, this hardy wildflower thrives in both dry and wet soils. It grows up to 4 feet tall, making it a standout addition to meadows, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Pair it with Hairy Beardtongue (coming soon!) for a lively “Penstemon party.”
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Dry to wet soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Bare Root Plants: Plant into loose soil in the fall or spring and keep moist until new growth emerges.
Packet of approximately 100 seeds.
Penstemon digitalis
The tallest native beardtongue, Penstemon digitalis features interesting perfoliate leaves and long-lasting, tubular white to pale pink flowers with prominent purple throats. Blooming in early summer, these striking flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. After flowering, the plant produces shiny purple seed pods that add visual interest to the garden.
Adaptable to a range of soil conditions, this hardy wildflower thrives in both dry and wet soils. It grows up to 4 feet tall, making it a standout addition to meadows, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Pair it with Hairy Beardtongue (coming soon!) for a lively “Penstemon party.”
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Dry to wet soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Bare Root Plants: Plant into loose soil in the fall or spring and keep moist until new growth emerges.
Packet of approximately 100 seeds.
Penstemon digitalis
The tallest native beardtongue, Penstemon digitalis features interesting perfoliate leaves and long-lasting, tubular white to pale pink flowers with prominent purple throats. Blooming in early summer, these striking flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. After flowering, the plant produces shiny purple seed pods that add visual interest to the garden.
Adaptable to a range of soil conditions, this hardy wildflower thrives in both dry and wet soils. It grows up to 4 feet tall, making it a standout addition to meadows, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Pair it with Hairy Beardtongue (coming soon!) for a lively “Penstemon party.”
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Dry to wet soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Bare Root Plants: Plant into loose soil in the fall or spring and keep moist until new growth emerges.
Packet of approximately 100 seeds.