Digitalis grandiflora
yellow foxglove
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Acting as a magnet to bees, the yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that appear on the upright flowerspikes from early summer, add vertical movement to the planting scheme. Ideally suited to the woodland edge, they also make wonderful additions to the herbaceous border.
Please keep in mind that while these plants are short-lived perennials, they will produce plenty of new side shoots, and even self-seed freely.
Please keep in mind that while these plants are short-lived perennials, they will produce plenty of new side shoots, and even self-seed freely.
Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring.
- Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten