Digitalis grandiflora (Yellow Foxglove): Perennial Foxglove for Dry Shade

Yellow foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) is a short-lived perennial or biennial (1–3 ft.) with soft yellow open bells speckled brown inside, blooming along one side of 3-foot stems in midsummer. Tolerant of dry shade but flourishes with moisture. Cut spent stalks for fall rebloom; leave a few to self-seed. All parts poisonous; deer avoid it.

Culture & Care

• Soil: Humus-rich, part shade preferred; tolerates most conditions except extremes.
• Propagation: Division; seed in situ or cold frame spring.

Potential Problems

Southern blight, anthracnose, fungal leaf spot.

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