Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is in the Plantain Family family (Plantaginaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,896 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Foxglove Beardtongue: observations by month (U.S.)
About Foxglove Beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue, foxglove beardtongue, or talus slope penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer. It is native to eastern Canada and eastern and southeastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Foxglove Beardtongue by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 307 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Illinois | 215 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New York | 209 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 204 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Kentucky | 162 | May | May–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 82 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Michigan | 73 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Minnesota | 72 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Vermont | 60 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New Jersey | 50 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Indiana | 49 | June | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 45 | June | May–Jun |
| Missouri | 43 | May | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 42 | May | May–May |
| Massachusetts | 42 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Mississippi | 42 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 31 | June | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 30 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Tennessee | 20 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 19 | May | May–Jun |
| West Virginia | 19 | June | May–Jul |
| Maine | 13 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 10 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Delaware | 9 | May | May–Jun |
| Kansas | 9 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Alabama | 6 | April | Apr–May |
| Nebraska | 6 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Plantain Family)
Bird's-Eye Speedwell
Ribwort Plantain
Common Toadflax
White Turtlehead
Purple Foxglove
Canada toadflax
Ghost Flower
Thyme-Leaved Speedwell
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Foxglove Beardtongue?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to June.
Where is Foxglove Beardtongue most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, Illinois, New York.