Penstemon digitalis is a clump-forming, Missouri-native perennial which typically grows 3-5' tall and occurs in prairies, fields, wood margins, open woods and along railroad tracks. Pale to purple 2-lipped tubular flowers appear in May to July. The plantain family (Plantaginaceae) gifts us with some wonderful ornamental flowering plants, including snapdragons, foxglove, and the valuable Penstemon genus, which contains more than 250 beardtongue species ready to grow in your garden. A hardy and versatile, long-lived beardtongue. Provided by NRCS National Wetland Team. Features white, two-lipped, tubular flowers (to 1.25" long) borne in panicles atop erect, rigid stems. Dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. Learn more about beardtongue. Help us tackle critical global challenges from climate change to food security and protect the future of our plants. Native Introduced Native and Introduced
Penstemon digitalis. Inch-wide red flowers bloom in tall, loose spikes from midsummer to early fall. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. Usage Requirements. Donate. One of the showiest of all North American native Penstemons, Penstemon grandiflorus can reach heights of three feet with large lavender blooms for a few weeks in May or June. The name "beardtongue" refers to the hairy but sterile fifth stamen, which in this species is conspicuously bright yellow. Native to America, beardtongue is a beautiful perennial that bears long floral scapes with cute bell-shaped flowers. Often compared to foxglove, they are sometimes mistaken one for the other. The Plants Database includes the following 250 species of Penstemon .
This plant remains green throughout the summer and bloomed from late May to mid-June.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. A profusion of tubular, bright-white flowers on strong stems in May and June are magnets for many long-tongued bees. One of the showiest of all North American Penstemons, a mature Beardtongue plant can reach heights of two feet, producing lavender blooms that are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds. Native to the Southwest, it grows best in dry climates. It is native to eastern Canada and eastern and southeastern United States. Some are only hardy through zone 5. Vol. Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue, foxglove beardtongue, talus slope penstemon, or white beardtongue) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.The flowers are white and are borne in summer. A plant typically has 2 to 5 stems arising from the base. Notes: The flowers of White Penstemon are similar to Foxglove Beardtongue ( Penstemon digitalis ) but the latter has much longer flower stalks arising from the leaf axils and is generally a larger plant, reaching heights of up to 5 feet.
Shiny brown capsules are formed by July and remain through the fall. This was the fifth most attractive early season plant to natural enemies, with slightly more natural enemies than the grass control. Facts About. Scientific name: Penstemon digitalis Plant type: Wildflower Light requirement: Part sun, Full sun Soil moisture: Medium, Medium-dry Height (in feet): 3-4 Bloom time: June - July Bloom color: White TZ Native Plants … Penstemons (Penstemon spp.) foxglove beardtongue General Information; Symbol: PEDI Group: Dicot Family: Scrophulariaceae Duration: ... New York. Penstemon plants are herbaceous perennials that feature lance-shaped foliage and spikes of tubular flowers. USDA NRCS. Hairy Beardtongue is a herbaceous perennial in the plantain family found in woodlands, glades, forest edges, rocky woodlands and roadsides It is native to the Appalachian mountains and Piedmont of NC. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Part of our Pollinator Buffet plant tag series. The bloom time is short, but the plant has beautiful vertical structure and unique foliage, making it a versatile player in the garden or naturalized setting. The range of eastern smooth beardtongue does not naturally extend as far north as New England, so plants growing here are escaped. Provided by Kentucky Native Plant Society. Attractive seed pods are almost red in summer. Garden Use & Maintenance: Clumping plant produces spikes of white flowers in late spring. The bloom time is short, but the plant has beautiful vertical structure and unique foliage, making it a versatile player in the garden or naturalized setting.
As a group, most of the species are hardy in zones 3 through 9. Penstemon grandiflorus is endangered in some states and is not often seen in the wild; it requires excellent drainage, preferring dry sandy and rocky soils. ... Penstemon multiflorus. One of the showiest of all North American native Penstemons, Penstemon grandiflorus can reach heights of three feet with large lavender blooms for a few weeks in May or June. The leaves, stems and flowers have short gray hairs. Ornamental seed pods add winter interest, but should be removed if self-sowing is a concern. Fall foliage is a beautiful red, and overwintering basal foliage is semi-evergreen. Support us. Beardtongue is hardy to temperatures as low as 23°F (-5°C) and even 5°F (-15°C), depending on the variety. Common beardtongue (P. barbatus): A showy plant with erect spikes of 2-inch-long reddish-orange flowers and glossy lance-shaped leaves.
Penstemon digitalis. Inch-wide red flowers bloom in tall, loose spikes from midsummer to early fall. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. Usage Requirements. Donate. One of the showiest of all North American native Penstemons, Penstemon grandiflorus can reach heights of three feet with large lavender blooms for a few weeks in May or June. The name "beardtongue" refers to the hairy but sterile fifth stamen, which in this species is conspicuously bright yellow. Native to America, beardtongue is a beautiful perennial that bears long floral scapes with cute bell-shaped flowers. Often compared to foxglove, they are sometimes mistaken one for the other. The Plants Database includes the following 250 species of Penstemon .
This plant remains green throughout the summer and bloomed from late May to mid-June.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. A profusion of tubular, bright-white flowers on strong stems in May and June are magnets for many long-tongued bees. One of the showiest of all North American Penstemons, a mature Beardtongue plant can reach heights of two feet, producing lavender blooms that are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds. Native to the Southwest, it grows best in dry climates. It is native to eastern Canada and eastern and southeastern United States. Some are only hardy through zone 5. Vol. Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue, foxglove beardtongue, talus slope penstemon, or white beardtongue) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.The flowers are white and are borne in summer. A plant typically has 2 to 5 stems arising from the base. Notes: The flowers of White Penstemon are similar to Foxglove Beardtongue ( Penstemon digitalis ) but the latter has much longer flower stalks arising from the leaf axils and is generally a larger plant, reaching heights of up to 5 feet.
Shiny brown capsules are formed by July and remain through the fall. This was the fifth most attractive early season plant to natural enemies, with slightly more natural enemies than the grass control. Facts About. Scientific name: Penstemon digitalis Plant type: Wildflower Light requirement: Part sun, Full sun Soil moisture: Medium, Medium-dry Height (in feet): 3-4 Bloom time: June - July Bloom color: White TZ Native Plants … Penstemons (Penstemon spp.) foxglove beardtongue General Information; Symbol: PEDI Group: Dicot Family: Scrophulariaceae Duration: ... New York. Penstemon plants are herbaceous perennials that feature lance-shaped foliage and spikes of tubular flowers. USDA NRCS. Hairy Beardtongue is a herbaceous perennial in the plantain family found in woodlands, glades, forest edges, rocky woodlands and roadsides It is native to the Appalachian mountains and Piedmont of NC. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Part of our Pollinator Buffet plant tag series. The bloom time is short, but the plant has beautiful vertical structure and unique foliage, making it a versatile player in the garden or naturalized setting. The range of eastern smooth beardtongue does not naturally extend as far north as New England, so plants growing here are escaped. Provided by Kentucky Native Plant Society. Attractive seed pods are almost red in summer. Garden Use & Maintenance: Clumping plant produces spikes of white flowers in late spring. The bloom time is short, but the plant has beautiful vertical structure and unique foliage, making it a versatile player in the garden or naturalized setting.
As a group, most of the species are hardy in zones 3 through 9. Penstemon grandiflorus is endangered in some states and is not often seen in the wild; it requires excellent drainage, preferring dry sandy and rocky soils. ... Penstemon multiflorus. One of the showiest of all North American native Penstemons, Penstemon grandiflorus can reach heights of three feet with large lavender blooms for a few weeks in May or June. The leaves, stems and flowers have short gray hairs. Ornamental seed pods add winter interest, but should be removed if self-sowing is a concern. Fall foliage is a beautiful red, and overwintering basal foliage is semi-evergreen. Support us. Beardtongue is hardy to temperatures as low as 23°F (-5°C) and even 5°F (-15°C), depending on the variety. Common beardtongue (P. barbatus): A showy plant with erect spikes of 2-inch-long reddish-orange flowers and glossy lance-shaped leaves.