Foxglove beardtongue

Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically red. It has purple flowers which appear in late spring.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: container, seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Penstemon digitalis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Penstemon Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Late Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with red foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs