Digitalis grandiflora
Yellow Foxglove
Description
This biennial or perennial will grow 2-3' tall and has spiked, hairy leaves around the stems. It produces large, yellow flowers that have brown in them.
Plant Type
Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.