Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 3-5 ft × 1.5-2 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect purple and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

3-5 ft × 1.5-2 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Purple, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Songbirds, Bees

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil

Native to

Eastern and southeastern United States