Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)Plantain Family 1” white, tubular flowers have light purple lines on the inner tube acting as a guide for bees. Smaller bees will work their way inside the flowers to enjoy a nectar reward while having pollen deposited on them through their rummaging. Although not a long bloomer, dark green basal rosettes tinged with red make for an attractive ground cover all year long. Golden brown seed capsules sitting atop sturdy stems remain attractive through the fall and winter. Blooms: White, 3-4 weeks, May-JuneLeaves: Deep green, crimson, 2-6”, broadly lanceolate, serrate, smooth, evergreen basal rosetteHeight: 2-3’ Space: 1-3’Soil: AverageExposure: Full sun-Part SunFauna: Small and medium sized beesSeeds: Dark brown, oval capsules contain numerous tiny brown seedsDeer Resistance: MediumZone: 3-8Native Status: Southeast Native, NC native status questionableProvenance:  Unknown, seed grown