Foxglove Beardtongue
A common plant of many ecosystems throughout the Midwest. Foxglove beardtongue can be found in rich prairies, glades, woodland edges, disturbed areas and old fields. Many bee species make use of this plant. Adding this species into plantings can help draw and attract many other pollinators. Foxglove beardtongue tends to be avoided by deer so it is very useful in plantings that herbivory has been a problem.
Planting date: Dormant seeding, November – January
Stratification: 30 days
- Height: 24 – 36 inches tall
- Moisture: wet to dry
- Sun Exposure: Full
- Planting Rate: 1.5 pounds per acre alone
