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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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    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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