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Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid'

Also Known As

  • Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid' plant details

Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer bronze, 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 average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: bronze, orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely paler flowered selection of this beautiful species. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid' plant

How to Grow Digitalis obscura 'Dusky Maid'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • bronze
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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