Penstemon digitalis [sold as Foxglove Beardtongue]
Foxglove Beardtongue

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 Flower Notes:
White, two-lipped, tubular flowers, 1.25" long, borne in panicles. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
 Foliage Notes:
Basal leaves are elliptic and stem leaves are lance-shaped to oblong.
 Stem Notes:
Erect, rigid stems.
 Fruit Notes:
A dry, teardrop-shaped seed capsule, about 8 to 15 mm long.
 Ultimate Height:
3-5' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1.5-2' feet
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 Soil Notes:
Best grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Avoid overly wet, poorly drained soils.
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Parts and Problems of Penstemon, Beard tongue
  Special Characteristics:
  • Deer Resistant 46
  • Drought Tolerant 304
  • Naturalizing 129
  • Showy Flowers 97

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