Perennials · 0 varieties
Penstemon digitalis
The straight native species — white bells over sturdy stems, beloved by bumblebees.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 30–42″
- Deer
- Deer may browse it
- Pollinators
- Bees and butterflies work it
- Containers
- Best in the ground
- Native
- Minnesota native
Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.
What we grow
We grow the straight species here rather than named cultivars — the plant as it comes, which is usually what you want for pollinators and for anything going into a native planting. Quantities change through the season, so call (763) 742-8774 to check what’s ready.
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.