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White tubular flowers of Foxglove Beardtongue.

Type

Native

Sunlight Type

Full Sun, Part Sun / Shade

Soil Type

Adaptable, Tolerates Clay Soil, Average

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Benefits 

Pollinator Hub, Deer Resistant, Hardy

Foxglove Beardtongue

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The Hummingbird's Landing Pad

Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is a tough, adaptable native perennial that pollinators adore. It sends up sturdy stalks (often 3-4 feet tall) topped with white, tubular flowers that look like tiny foxgloves. These blooms are the perfect shape for hummingbirds and long-tongued bees. The foliage often has a lovely reddish-maroon tint.

Why You Need It:

  • Clay Soil Hero: One of the few plants that actually thrives in heavy clay.
  • Pollinator Hub: A top-tier plant for supporting native bees.
  • Toughness: Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

Planting Tips:

Thrives in Full Sun to Part Sun. It’s perfect for a rain garden or a sunny border. It self-seeds readily, so you'll get plenty of free plants to share!

     

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