Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
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 |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Colossal Excelsior Mix'.
Australis | On December 9, 2023 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
Australis | From September 27, 2023 to November 11, 2023 | Bloomed |
Australis | On June 10, 2023 | Transplanted Planted sole seedling from first sowing in front garden. |
Australis | On April 16, 2023 | Seeds sown Second sowing. |
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