Tubular flowers on upright stems. Native hummingbird magnet for dry gardens.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- PurplePinkWhiteLavender
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Penstemon digitalis is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Penstemon unambiguously. The genus Penstemon places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Penstemon, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Penstemon digitalis will give you the most precise results.