Digitalis lutea Foxglove for sale

Common Name: Foxglove

Foxglove Digitalis lutea produces tall spikes of small lemon-yellow flowers, often with brown spotted throats. Cut back stems after first blooming to encourage additional flowering. Digitalis lutea is an evergreen perennial that is short-lived, so it should be frequently divided. Self sows and will naturalize if some seed stems are allowed to mature. CAUTION: All parts of this plant are toxic & may be fatal if ingested.

Digitalis lutea prefers part to full shade and is best in evenly moist, rich, organic soil. It tolerates some sun if soil is kept moist.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 6-36
Width in Inches at Maturity: 12
Bloom Color: Cream
Bloom Time: Late spring to middle summer
Light Requirements: Prefers partial sun to partial shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Pollinator: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Zones: 4-9

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