| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 22 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 - 20 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Brightly colored, large and outfacing. First-year-flowering. |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pink/orange |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Salt tolerant |
| 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 |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25640; EP46516 |
| thequeen770 | On March 30, 2017 | Obtained plant Planting under Sunroom windows |
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