{"product_id":"foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis","title":"Foxglove Beardtongue","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003ePenstemon digitalis \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-8)\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e is a versatile native that brings vertical structure and elegance to the early summer garden. Unlike many other Beardtongues, this species is incredibly adaptable, standing its ground in the garden without the need for staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is high-value \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eSpecialist Bee Forage\u003c\/b\u003e, specifically designed for long-tongued bees and hummingbirds. The \"beardtongue\" inside the flower tube forces bumblebees to wiggle deep inside, ensuring a messy and effective pollen exchange. It is a critical nectar source during the late spring gap when early blooms have faded but summer stars haven't yet arrived. After the flowers pass, the architectural seed pods remain upright, providing visual interest and a food source for songbirds into the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is one of the most adaptable natives for the NC Piedmont. While many \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e species require the gritty, fast-draining soils of the West, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eP. digitalis\u003c\/i\u003e is a verified \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that handles our heavy, moisture-retentive red clay with ease. It thrives in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade, making it a perfect \"bridge\" plant for wood-line edges or transitional garden beds. To keep the plant tidy and encourage a second flush of flowers, we recommend a quick de-heading with a hedge trimmer; this extends the bloom time and manages re-seeding in one go. It is remarkably \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"593\"\u003eDeer-Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e and stays in a polite clump, making it a reliable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"658\"\u003eSoil Stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"677\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon digitalis \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/penstemon-digitalis\/\" title=\"Form\"\u003eForm\u003c\/a\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Michael_w\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjhqMXb4pqTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4QM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichael Wolf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e is licensed under \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjhqMXb4pqTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4gM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e. 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