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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

White tubular flowers provide nectar for bees, hummingbirds, and other visiting pollinators.

Andrey-Zharkikh · CC BY 4.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

This guide follows its central-US native range; many northeastern and mid-Atlantic populations are introduced. Use well-drained soil.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil moisture: Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature size: 2–4 ft tall · 1½–2 ft wide
Season of interest: Late spring–early summer
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Garden role: Upright flower spires

3268zauber · CC BY-SA 3.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of woodland sage.

Salvia nemorosa

Try foxglove beardtongue for upright flower spires.

NATIVE TO YOUR PLACE

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Plant profile & growing information Native range: Kew Range context: Ohio State University Find a native nursery

Photo credits & licenses

Foxglove beardtongue: Andrey-Zharkikh · CC BY 4.0
Woodland sage: 3268zauber · CC BY-SA 3.0

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