Digitalis lutea (Small yellow foxglove)
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Digitalis lutea
Other names: Small yellow foxglove, Straw foxglove, Digitalis eriostachya
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Genus: Digitalis
Species: D. lutea - D. lutea is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with oblong to inversely lance-shaped, veined, glossy, dark green leaves and, in early to midsummer, upright stems bearing slender racemes of narrow, tubular, pale yellow flowers, hairy inside.
Digitalis lutea is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.
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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Digitalis lutea (Small yellow foxglove) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation: Prefers partial shade in moist but well-drained, alkaline soil but will tolerate most soil types excpet very wet and very dry. Tolerates full sun if soil is consistently moist.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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