Yellow foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) dij-ih-TAL-iss gran-dih-FLOOR-ah Synonyms:  Digitalis orientalis Genus:  Digitalis Originating in mountainous woodland and stony habitats from Europe to western Asia, yellow foxglove is tolerant of dry shade but flourishes with moisture. Arising in midsummer from neat clumps of fine-toothed foliage, a mass of soft yellow open bells, speckled brown inside, blooms along one side of a 3-foot-tall stem. Usually described as a perennial, it is more accurate to call it a biennial or short-lived perennial. If the flowering stalk is cut down after blooms have faded, it may rebloom in the fall. When a few flower stalks are left, the plant self-seeds.  Noteworthy Characteristics:  These low-maintenance plants bloom with colorful, vertical drama. Yellow foxglove, like all species in this genus, contains poisonous properties and should never be eaten. Deer will avoid it. Care:  Flourishes with moisture. Prefers part-shade in humus-rich soil, but can tolerate anything but extreme conditions. Propagation: 

 By division. Sow seed in situ or in a cold frame in spring.

Problems: 

 Southern blight, anthracnose, fungal leaf spot.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Sun, Shade Style Poisonous, Meadow Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Perennials