Digitalis grandiflora
Big-Flowered Foxglove
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Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Description
Digitalis grandiflora (Big-flowered foxglove, Large yellow foxglove) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Digitalis, family Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae). It is native to southern Europe and Asia. In mountains it grows on warm, bushy slopes or areas left after logging. It is an herbaceous biennial or perennial plant with glossy green, veined leaves, whose flowering stem can reach a height of 70–120 cm (28–47 in).
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Blooming
Flowers look like the fingertips of gloves. They come in many colors including purple, yellow, white and various pastels. Remove the first spike of flowers to promote more floral blooms.
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Growth
Foxgloves grow erect anywhere from 2 to 8 ft. tall. Thrives in full sun in cooler Summer regions, otherwise should be grown in shade gardens to provide some protection to prevent overheating. In the hottest of climates, the plants will die out in late Summer.
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Planting
Seeds should be sown in the spring. Perennials can also be propagated by division in spring or fall. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Pest
Snails and slugs have an affinity towards Foxgloves. Other problems include anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, and Southern blight.
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Interesting facts
Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.
Big-Flowered Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in rich and well-drained soil. Species do not do well with extreme soil conditions such as very wet or very dry soil.
