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Penstemon digitalis

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Penstemon digitalis (beard tongue) bears showy and white blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Penstemon digitalis tolerates drought and salt. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Penstemon digitalis (beard tongue) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Penstemon digitalis (beard tongue) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.