Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Flowers: | Showy |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: The Latin word digitalis means finger and the blossoms of this flower fit the human finger almost perfectly. But the flowers and leaves are highly toxic, and this plant should not be grown in areas frequented by children. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
ShawnSteve | On October 23, 2022 | Seeds sown From same packet as previously purchased. *(Kept stored in the fridge.) |
ShawnSteve | On December 30, 2021 | Seeds germinated Ex. Seed Savers Exchange, (as "Giant Spotted" Heirloom.) |
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