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Digitalis ferruginea

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Digitalis (dig-ee-TAH-liss) (Info)
Species: ferruginea (fer-oo-GIN-ee-uh) (Info)

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

12 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Biennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Dark/Black
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Joan On Jul 8, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:


Editor's Note

Some resources list the leaves, flowers and seeds of Digitalis species as poisonous if ingested, and indicate that they are highly toxic and may be fatal if eaten. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, severe headache, irregular and slow pulse, tremors, unusual color visions, and convulsions.

The toxic principals are cardiac or steroid glycosides.

We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the poisonous details listed above are a precaution to gardeners, parents and pet owners.
Positive Gabrielle On Apr 18, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

Rusty Foxglove thrives in areas that other plants struggle. Mine is in the dry shade of a greedy Maple tree, and it is still full of blooms.

Stratification and light aid germination of seeds.

Positive FairBear On Mar 1, 2006, FairBear from Lansing, NY wrote:

This foxglove is lovely viewed up close -- a young friend gave it the nickname of "golden slippers." With regular deadheading side shoots flowered well into the fall.

Neutral poppysue On Aug 8, 2001, poppysue from Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) wrote:

The rusty foxglove may not be as showy as some of the digitalis species but it's still a worthy plant that deserves a spot in the garden. Its golden tubular flowers have reddish-brown veins inside giving them the "rusty" appearance. Bees and hummingbirds are frequent visitors. Plants tend to be short-lived perennials, lasting 2 to 3 years but self sown seedlings are abundant and will replace any that don't return.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

,
Santa Clara, California
Lake Orion, Michigan
Tionesta, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Kalama, Washington
North Bend, Washington



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