Foxglove Beardtongue
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and spikes of white, tubular flowers with purple streaks blooming late spring to early summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Excellent for meadows, prairies, and perennial borders.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Late-Spring to Early-Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: New growth emerges May. Flower stalks develop June. Blooms June-July. Seed heads persist through winter, providing structural interest.
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for native bees and hummingbirds; seeds eaten by small birds; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Forms upright clumps that gradually expand through short rhizomes and self-seeding. The basal foliage creates neat mounds, while flowering stems rise above with enough space between them to see through to background plants. While it self-seeds readily, vegetative spread is modest and easy to control. Creates loose colonies over time that maintain good structure.
Height: Medium (2-4 feet)