Digitalis ferruginea Yellow Herald
Rusty Foxglove |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.190.140
(=‘Gelber Herold’) Foxgloves have long been popular plants for the perennial border. This is a rather unusual selection, featuring tall, towering wands of soft-yellow flowers in the summer months. Foliage is green, making a large rosette at the ground in the first year, followed by flowers in the second. Allow plants to set seed to encourage self sowing, since this usually behaves as a biennial. This makes a most unusual cut flower. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.
Further details for
Digitalis ferruginea Yellow Herald
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 120-150 cm 47-59 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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