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The dark foliage of var. 'Husker Red'

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.)