
Talus slope penstemon
Penstemon digitalis
Foxglove penstemon (commonly sold as Penstemon digitalis) is a tough, adaptable native perennial producing tall spikes of white to pale lavender tubular flowers beloved by hummingbirds and bees. It grows well in average soils with part to full sun and is quite tolerant of summer heat once established. Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage reblooming and divide clumps every 3-4 years to keep plants vigorous.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 8, 2020 by jonadingdong (cc-by-sa)
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