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    • Photo of Digitalis lanata by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Digitalis lanata

    Also Known As

    • Grecian Foxglove

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

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    Digitalis lanata plant details

    Digitalis lanata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring cream, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis lanata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: cream, orange and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis lanata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grecian foxglove is a highly ornamental species with tall spires of creamy flowers that are yellowish orange inside and netted and veined in dark orange, it has been grown as a commercial source for the drug digoxin. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Digitalis lanata plant

    How to Grow Digitalis lanata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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