Zone 7 · Beardtongue
Planting Beardtongue in Zone 7
Penstemon digitalis
✅ Beardtongue thrives in zone 7 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Beardtongue outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring in well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established; hummingbirds love the trumpets.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – July
Peak bloom
June
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Beardtongue in zone 7
Plant in spring in well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established; hummingbirds love the trumpets.
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