Interesting benefits to wildlife features:

Foxglove beardtongue is deer resistant and poisonous to animals. It is an excellent landing pad for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It attracts pollinators and birds.

This plant can be poisonous to cats and dogs. And even humans can be affected by it. No part should ever be ingested. It is suggested that gloves or long sleeves be used when planting or weeding.

Other interesting notes on usage:

Many foxglove beardtongues are biennials. And there are even newer hybrids. The bushy clumps are self-seeding but are not invasive. If you deadhead the flowers, they will continue well into autumn. They will be hardy through frost. It is important to note that this Penstemon contains digitalis and other cardiac glycosides. These chemicals affect the heart. Recorded poisonings are very rare. No part of this plant is to be ingested! Even standing water can be dangerous