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 |
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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