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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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    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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