foxglove seed planting growth chart Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue)

foxglove seed planting growth chart Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue)Smooth Penstemon, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a perennial native to the eastern and Midwestern United States. Found in open woods, meadows, and prairies, it typically grows 23 feet tall with showy white, tubular, five lobed flowers that bloom from mid spring through early summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade with moderate moisture and is well suited for home gardens, rain gardens, and prairie or pollinator plantings. The early

Smooth Penstemon, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a perennial native to the eastern and Midwestern United States. Found in open woods, meadows, and prairies, it typically grows 2–3 feet tall with showy white, tubular, five-lobed flowers that bloom from mid-spring through early summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade with moderate moisture and is well-suited for home gardens, rain gardens, and prairie or pollinator plantings. The early bloom period makes it a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds, bumblebees, mason bees, and smaller native bees. It also serves as a host plant for the Chalcedon and Edith’s Checkerspot butterflies.

Height: 24–40 inches
Color: White
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Bloom Period: Spring to Early Summer
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Lifespan: Perennial
Seeds per Pound: 2,257,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 2,000 sq. ft. | 1 lb. per acre