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Digitalis lamarkii

Also Known As

  • Lamarck's Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Digitalis lamarkii plant details

Digitalis lamarkii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream, tan and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis lamarkii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, tan and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis lamarkii

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the dry rocky slopes of Turkey, this drought-tolerant perennial puts out its stalks of hairy, creamy-white "fairy-hats" from tufts of linear leaves over a long summer season. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Digitalis lamarkii plant

How to Grow Digitalis lamarkii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • tan
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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