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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 100 to 180 cm
Flowers: Showy
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought 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
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Rusty Foxglove
  • Foxglove

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Location: Riverview, Robson, B.C.  
Date: 2005-07-31
8:13 am. Three of last year's flower stalks are still standing, a

Courtesy Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
  • Uploaded by vic

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy

Courtesy of Diane's Flower Seeds
Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Feb 26, 2024 6:48 AM concerning plant:
    This strain is a taller selection of the species and can behave as a short-lived perennial according to some Australian growers, flowering for 2-3 years before expiring.
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Australis On February 29, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Australis On February 26, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 seedlings from Lambley Nursery.
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