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    Digitalis obscura [sunset form]

    Also Known As

    • Sunset® Foxglove

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 14"-24"
    • W: 15"-20"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Digitalis obscura [sunset form] plant details

    Digitalis obscura [sunset form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis obscura [sunset form]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 14 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis obscura [sunset form]

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and rich

    Gardening facts about Digitalis obscura [sunset form] plant

    How to Grow Digitalis obscura [sunset form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Digitalis obscura

    aka Sunset Foxglove, Willow-leafed Foxglove

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 16"-20"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Digitalis obscura flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice'

    aka Common Foxglove, Foxglove

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Digitalis ferruginea

    aka Rusty Foxglove

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Digitalis ferruginea flower by Orchi
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    Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Digitalis thapsi

    aka Digitalis thapsii, Spanish Peaks® Foxglove

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 1'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Digitalis thapsi flower by Plant Select®
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