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beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas'

Penstemon digitalis 'Pocahontas' (Beardtongue) is a hardy perennial native to North America. This low-growing plant features narrow, deep green foliage and delicate, white, bell-shaped blooms held in clusters atop erect stems. The vibrant flowers are tinged with a lavender to purple hue and display a unique, fuzzy beard on the center of the lower lip. Easy to care for, Beardtongue thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. This drought-tolerant, nearly-carefree plant brings beauty and texture to the garden throughout the summer and fall.

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

low

USDA Hardiness Zones

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Hardiness Map

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Water Every

7-10 days

Sun Needs

full-sun

Growth

High

Care Level

Moderate

Season

Fall

Sep Oct Nov

Winter

Dec Jan Feb

Spring

Mar Apr May

Summer

Jun Jul Aug

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Dec

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Harvest Fruit

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Pruning Time

Fruiting

How to Propagate

Seed Propagation

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date

Plant Characteristics

Drought Tolerant

Is This Plant Right for You?

Good For:

•Forgetful waterers
•Homes with pets

Consider Carefully:

•Indoor growing

Bloom Seasons

Care Tips

Light Requirements

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place in the sunniest spot in your garden.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can cause root rot.

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