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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    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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