Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald'

Rusty Foxglove

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Common Name:

Rusty Foxglove

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - Description

D. ferruginea bears long dense spikes of yellowish flowers netted with rusty red.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - 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.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - 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.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - 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.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - Pest

Snails and slugs have an affinity towards Foxgloves. Other problems include anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, and Southern blight.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - Interesting facts

Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Yellow Herald') - 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.