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Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

PriceFrom $4.50
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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.
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Common Name (Botanical Name) Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)
Alternatative Common Names Foxglove Beardtongue, White Beardtongue

Botanical Synonyms

 
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;

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