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Yellow Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora)

Digitalis grandiflora, the Yellow Foxglove, is a beautiful perennial with tall spires of pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers, attracting pollinators to the garden.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates some afternoon shade in hot climates.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich

Temperature

Moderate

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Prefers cooler temperatures and can struggle in extreme heat.

Fertilizer

Low

Benefit from a light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Digitalis ambigua Murray
Digitalis buxbaumii Besser ex Bosse
Digitalis flava Georgi
Digitalis magniflora Mill.
Digitalis milleri G.Don
Digitalis ochroleuca Jacq.
Digitalis orientalis Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusDigitalis
  • speciesDigitalis grandiflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

All parts are toxic if ingested.

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