Tube Beardtongue

About Tube Beardtongue

Tube Beardtongue, sometimes called White Wand Beardtongue, makes a striking architectural statement with its tall, upright stalks of pristine white flowers. Blooming from May to July, the trumpet-shaped blossoms are arranged in elegant clusters that can reach up to 3 feet in height, creating a bright vertical accent in the landscape. As the flowers fade, they give way to attractive, beet-colored seed pods perched atop vibrant red stems, extending the plant's visual interest well into the autumn. This clump-forming perennial is native to oak savannas, prairies, and upland woodlands, where it thrives in full to partial sun and medium to dry soils. It is a high-value ecological plant, frequently visited by Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and various swallowtail butterflies. For gardeners looking to attract wildlife, Tube Beardtongue is a reliable choice that is also generally ignored by deer and rabbits. Seeds should be sown after 30 days of cold stratification to ensure even germination, allowing this prairie native to bring its classic white blooms to your garden beds.