| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 30-40 cm |
| Plant Spread: | 30-40 cm |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous 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 Needs specific temperature: 60-65 F (15-18 C) Days to germinate: 14-30 days Depth to plant seed: 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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