Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove penstemon)

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wildlife, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Southeastern United States, Eastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic