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Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Apricot Beauty Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty' plant details

Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring apricot flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The classic cottage garden biennial, with apricot pink hooded flowers on stems reaching 4' tall. Foxglove do best in a reasonably moist soil in sun or partial shade, and will self sow, but try to remember to keep the area well irrigated when plants go to seed to encourage quick germination.

Gardening facts about Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty' plant

How to Grow Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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