Beardtongue ( Penstemon digitalis ) is one of the best native flower species surprises this year. It produced a tall stalk of lovely white flowers. It would look better planted in a mass, and that will definitely be in my plans for next year. Foxglove Beardtongue ( Penstemon digitalis) When we were in NYC we noted that the city is using Beardtongue in their plantings and it looked fantastic planted in big clumps with other native plant species. Beardtongue - New York City (can you see Lady Liberty?) Great inspiration both for our garden and to encourage the City of Toronto to use more native species in its flower beds. For more on Beardtongue, the Evergreen Native Plant Database has great information about its ecological role and where it will grow.
