Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Smooth Penstemon, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a perennial native to the eastern and Midwestern United States. Found in open woods, meadows, and prairies, it typically grows 2–3 feet tall with showy white, tubular, five-lobed flowers that bloom from mid-spring through early summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade with moderate moisture and is well-suited for home gardens, rain gardens, and prairie or pollinator plantings. The early bloom period makes it a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds, bumblebees, mason bees, and smaller native bees. It also serves as a host plant for the Chalcedon and Edith’s Checkerspot butterflies.

Height: 24–40 inches
Color: White
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Bloom Period: Spring to Early Summer
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Lifespan: Perennial
Seeds per Pound: 2,257,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 2,000 sq. ft. | 1 lb. per acre