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Digitalis ferruginea

Also Known As

  • Rusty Foxglove

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Digitalis ferruginea plant details

Digitalis ferruginea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with. In spring and summer chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis ferruginea

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis ferruginea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rusty foxglove small brown and yellow flowers.

Gardening facts about Digitalis ferruginea plant

How to Grow Digitalis ferruginea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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