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Plantaginaceae
Foxglove Beard-tongue
Penstemon cobaea
Prairie strength.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Native to
- Central United States
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 feet
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, rocky
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Foxglove beard-tongue has the largest individual flowers of any penstemon species native to the Great Plains.
- The common name 'beard-tongue' refers to the hairy staminode visible inside each flower.
- The flowers closely resemble those of foxglove (Digitalis) but are completely unrelated.
- Bumblebees must force their way into the large flowers, making them the primary pollinators.
- Native Americans used penstemon species as a remedy for toothaches, placing the roots against the gums.
Color meanings
0
Boldness
1
Communication
2
Resilience