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Foxglove Beardtongue
Foxglove beardtongue flowers and stem
Healthy Foxglove Beardtongue plug with established roots
Foxglove beardtongue and its wildlife associations including butterflies, bees, wasps, and birds.
Foxglove Beardtongue
Foxglove beardtongue flowers and stem
Healthy Foxglove Beardtongue plug with established roots
Foxglove beardtongue and its wildlife associations including butterflies, bees, wasps, and birds.
Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Seeds

Packet $3.00

Plants

50 Plug Tray $95.00

Description

Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is a striking native perennial named for its tubular, glove-shaped flowers and distinctive hairy stamens. Blooming in early summer (June–July), it reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and adds vertical interest to prairies, pollinator gardens, and naturalized borders.

The white to pale pink blooms attract a wide variety of nectar-loving pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Once established, this hardy plant can tolerate both temporary flooding and periods of drought, making it a resilient choice for diverse landscapes. It is also deer-resistant and grows readily from seed.

Native to the central and eastern United States, Foxglove Beardtongue prefers moist soils and thrives in full to partial sun. It naturally occurs in lowland areas near rivers and is well adapted to USDA hardiness zones 4–8.

Seed Details

Weight 0.025 lbs
Dimensions 3.5 × 0.1 × 2.25 in

Range Map

Foxglove Beardtongue native range

Details

Seeds/Packet1000
Germination Code30 Day Cold Moist Stratification
SociabilityClumps, Rhizomes, Self-Seeding
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureMesic, Wet-Mesic, Wet
BenefitsBees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Height4-5'
Hardiness Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom ColorWhite
Bloom PeriodMay, June
Spacing12-18"

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you would like to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.

If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.

Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.