Penstemon digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove Penstemon, is a native perennial found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands throughout Illinois. It thrives in well-drained, dry to medium soils and full sun to partial shade.
This plant features tall spikes of tubular, white to pale lavender flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its lance-shaped leaves and upright growth habit make it an excellent choice for naturalized gardens and prairie plantings.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Penstemon digitalis is a striking addition to pollinator gardens, offering vibrant color, wildlife benefits, and drought tolerance once established.
Penstemon digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove Penstemon, is a native perennial found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands throughout Illinois. It thrives in well-drained, dry to medium soils and full sun to partial shade.
This plant features tall spikes of tubular, white to pale lavender flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its lance-shaped leaves and upright growth habit make it an excellent choice for naturalized gardens and prairie plantings.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Penstemon digitalis is a striking addition to pollinator gardens, offering vibrant color, wildlife benefits, and drought tolerance once established.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: abandoned fields; acid gravel seeps; mesic black soil prairies; openings in upland and floodplain forests; pastures; savannas; thickets; woodland borders
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic
Plant type (height): forb (up to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: loam
