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Digitalis Species, Foxglove, Southern Straw Foxglove

Digitalislutea subsp. australis

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Genus

Digitalis (dig-ee-TAH-liss)

Info

Synonym

Digitalis micrantha

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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