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Digitalis lutea (Small yellow foxglove)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Digitalis lutea
Other names
Small yellow foxglove, Straw foxglove, Digitalis eriostachya
Genus
Digitalis 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis lutea (Small yellow foxglove) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Digitalis lutea
Other names
Small yellow foxglove, Straw foxglove, Digitalis eriostachya
Genus
Digitalis 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.
Native to
Mediterranean
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis lutea (Small yellow foxglove) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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