Foxglove Beardtongue Pollinatehv Local Ecotype is a hardy native perennial that transforms midsummer gardens into a pollinator haven. Reaching 3 to 4 feet tall, this cultivar produces elegant white tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds and specialized long-tongued bees like Mason and Miner bees. Hardy in zone 4, it thrives in full sun and flowers for a generous month at peak bloom time, making it a standout choice for gardeners seeking to support native pollinators while enjoying striking vertical architecture in the landscape.
Full Sun
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4-4
48in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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Inside each delicate white flower hides a bearded secret: a sterile stamen sporting a distinct tuft of small hairs that inspired this plant's whimsical common name. The cultivar earned its 'Pollinatehv Local Ecotype' distinction through its exceptional appeal to specialized bee species, particularly long-tongued native bees that have co-evolved with this perennial. Its tall, columnar growth habit creates dramatic focal points in full-sun gardens, while its reliable hardiness to zone 4 means northern gardeners can count on years of reliable flowering.
This perennial serves as a foundation plant for pollinator gardens and native plant landscapes. Its tall spikes of white flowers work beautifully in cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and conservation-focused landscapes designed to support specialized native bees and hummingbirds.
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Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost, spacing them 12 inches apart with 24 inches between rows. Ensure soil temperature is consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for best establishment.
Deadhead spent flower spikes after the month-long blooming period to encourage a tidier appearance and potential secondary flowering. In late fall or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to ground level to make room for fresh spring growth.
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