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Plantaginaceae
Foxglove Penstemon
Penstemon digitalis
Purity and adaptability.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 2-5 feet
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The cultivar 'Husker Red' was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996 by the Perennial Plant Association.
- Foxglove penstemon is one of the most widely adaptable penstemons, tolerating clay soil and humidity.
- The species name 'digitalis' means 'like Digitalis (foxglove)' due to the similar flower shape.
- It freely self-sows in the garden, creating natural drifts over time.
- The seeds provide winter food for songbirds, so gardeners are encouraged to leave the seed heads standing.
Color meanings
0
Honesty
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Openness
2
Versatility