Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)
Smooth Beardtongue is a 2' to 4' tall native perennial flowering from mid-spring until early summer. The large tubular two-lipped white flowers may be 1" long on showy panicles. Smooth Beardtongue is often found in prairies, fields, woodland edges and roadsides. It prefers dry to moist soils in full sun. It is often used in borders, native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and in wildlife habitat plantings. It makes a good cut flower. Birds eat the seed and it attracts butterflies and other pollinator species. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight. You are only paying for viable seed.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) |
Alternatative Common Names | Foxglove Beardtongue, White Beardtongue |
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Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Pink;White |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/7.0 |
Average height | 3-4ft |
USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 400000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 25000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 570 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Nectar Source; |