Foxglove. A short-lived perennial with mid-green leaves. Leafy spikes of tubular cream or fawn flowers each with a lighter cream lip and violet-brown veins inside. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Digitalis lanata
A short-lived perennial with mid-green leaves. Leafy spikes of tubular cream or fawn flowers each with a lighter cream lip and violet-brown veins inside.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
| Generic | Digitalis |
|---|---|
| Species | lanata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Foxglove |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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