The dark foliage of var. 'Husker Red'
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Foxglove Beardtongue
Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis
Plant Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) Description: A 2-5 ft. robust perennial topped with stalks of clusters of white, tubular, unevenly-lobbed flowers. The sterile stamen has a tuft of small hairs, hence the name Beardtongue. Growing Conditions: Enjoys average, dry to medium moisture soils with full sun to part shade. Tolerates dry clay soil and droughts. Bloom Time: May through July Bloom Color: White with purple lines in flowers for bees. Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Attracts butterflies, native & bumble bees, hummingbirds and birds. Native Status: Native to PA. Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden, Native Bee Conservation Garden ('Husker Red' Var.) |