Foxglove beardtongue - Penstemon digitalis
Attracts hummingbirds and native bees, especially digger bees and bumblebees. Host plant to over a dozen lepidoptera species including Baltimore checkerspot and Common buckeye. Deer resistant!
2-4’ tall
White flowers bloom May-July
Adaptable - Full sun to part shade, will grow in most soil types (clay, sand, loam), prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate drier soil if at least somewhat shaded. Very dry sunny areas are not recommended.
Attracts hummingbirds and native bees, especially digger bees and bumblebees. Host plant to over a dozen lepidoptera species including Baltimore checkerspot and Common buckeye. Deer resistant!
2-4’ tall
White flowers bloom May-July
Adaptable - Full sun to part shade, will grow in most soil types (clay, sand, loam), prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate drier soil if at least somewhat shaded. Very dry sunny areas are not recommended.
Attracts hummingbirds and native bees, especially digger bees and bumblebees. Host plant to over a dozen lepidoptera species including Baltimore checkerspot and Common buckeye. Deer resistant!
2-4’ tall
White flowers bloom May-July
Adaptable - Full sun to part shade, will grow in most soil types (clay, sand, loam), prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate drier soil if at least somewhat shaded. Very dry sunny areas are not recommended.
