Native / Warm season

Foxglove Beardtongue

Sunny native borders, pollinator strips, and dry meadow edges.

White tubular flowers for bees and native plantings.

Seed spacing and maturity

Days to maturity
365
Germination temperature
60-75F
Seed depth
0.125 inches
Spacing
15 inches
Row spacing
18 inches
Start method
Direct sow

Frost-date timing

Direct sow
14 days before last frost
Fall planting
10 weeks before first frost

Growing profile

Sun
Full sun
Water
Low to moderate water after establishment.
Soil
Average to dry, well-drained soil.
Watch
Avoid wet winter soil; good drainage helps crowns persist.
  • native
  • pollinators
  • perennial
  • containers

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Source: Penn State plant factsheets