Smooth Penstemon – Penstemon digitalis

Smooth Penstemon (Penstemon digitalis), also known as Foxglove Beardtongue, is a native perennial that produces elegant, tubular white to light pink flowers in late spring to early summer. The plant’s smooth, upright stems can reach 2 to 4 feet tall, supporting clusters of blooms that resemble small foxgloves, which are highly attractive to pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Adaptable to various soils, Smooth Penstemon thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of drought once established. It’s a popular choice for native plant gardens and prairie restorations, where it provides both beauty and ecological benefits.