Smooth PenstemonPenstemon digitalis
a.k.a. Beardtongue
Foxglove Beardtongue can be found in meadows, prairies, savannas, and woodland edges. Preferring medium soils and tolerant of a range of sun conditions, it is easy to grow from seed. Its tubular flowers attract a variety of long-tongued bees.
USDA symbol: PEDI
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | June to July |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Osmia cyaneonitens, Osmia distincta |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 4 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Hennepin, Houston, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |