Perennials · 1 variety
Penstemon digitalis
The straight native species — white bells over sturdy stems, beloved by bumblebees.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 24–48″
- Spread
- 18–24″
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8 hardy here
- Blooms
- Jun–Jul
- Deer
- Deer may browse it
- Rabbits
- Usually left alone
- Pollinators
- Bees and butterflies work it
- Containers
- Best in the ground
- Native
- Minnesota native
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA list ask us
Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.
The Penstemon digitalis we grow
We grow the straight species here rather than named cultivars — the plant as it comes, which is usually what you want for pollinators and for anything going into a native planting. Quantities change through the season, so call (763) 742-8774 to check what’s ready.
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