Digitalis purpurea
Botanical Name
Digitalis purpurea
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 9
Height
2 to 6 feet
Width
1 to 2 feet
Flowers
Summer: purple, pink, white, salmon, yellow
Light
Partial shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Digitalis purpurea is a biennial and will reseed itself, therefore remaining in the garden like Hollyhocks
Problems
Powdery mildew, leaf spot, root and stem rots, aphids, Japanese beetle, mealy bug
Varieties to Consider
'Excelsior Hybrids' - Flowers are borne around the spike, rather than on one side, 3-5'
'Foxy' - flowers the first summer, can be used as an annual, 30-40"
'Apricot' - 4-5', pastel peach flowers with purple spotting
'Foxy' - flowers the first summer, can be used as an annual, 30-40"
'Apricot' - 4-5', pastel peach flowers with purple spotting
Did you know?
The heart stimulant, Digitalis, is derived from this plant.