Common Name
Foxglove beardtongue
Beardtongue
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: open woods, meadows
Wildlife value: In late spring to early summer, tall clusters of showy white tubular flowers appear that attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Members of the genus Penstemon support specialized bees.
Notes: This plant adapts easily to cultivation and prefers well-drained, moist to dry loamy soils and tolerates clay soil if it is well-drained. Uncertain as to what counties in Virginia it is native.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
8
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant