Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 80-100 cm |
Plant Spread: | 30 cm |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
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: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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