Kingdom Plantae Family Plantaginaceae Scientific name Penstemon digitalis Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Penstemon Higher classification Beardtongue | |
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Similar Beardtongue, Penstemon barbatus, Monarda fistulosa, Aquilegia canadensis, Lobelia siphilitica | ||
Penstemon digitalis husker red beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue, foxglove beardtongue, or talus slope penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer. It is native to eastern Canada and eastern and southeastern United States.
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Penstemon digitalis husker red
Description
Penstemon digitalis is a herbaceous plant with opposite, simple leaves, on slender, purple stems. It is called beardtongue since the stamen has small tufts of "hair".[1] It produces tubular white flowers on 2 to 3 foot stems over attractive dark green foliage. The flowers are produced in June, adding color to the prairie garden. The plant grows in any moist soil in full sun.
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