Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 6a) | July 2009 | neutral
Recommended by PlantSelect in 2004 as a dwarf xeriscape perennial-
From their website, "The purpose of Plant Select is to seek ou...Read Moret, identify and distribute the very best plants for landscapes and gardens from the intermountain region to the high plains."
Subshrub from Spain and very close to Digitalis'relative Isoplexis. Flowers in its 2nd year with surprisingly dark orange flowers with d...Read Moreeep red veins. Flowers last about one month and as with most Digitalis they produce a lot of seed.
This is what they like to call a short lived perennial and usually lasts for 3-5 years before dying. Needs a very well drained soil to over winter and isn't fully hardy (especially where wet winters prevail) so winter protection may be needed.
Cuttings and seeds are the best forms of propagation and will germinate in 4-5 weeks. The seeds are small and require light to germinate so they are best surface sown and kept at a temperature of 65-75 degrees F.
Recommended by PlantSelect in 2004 as a dwarf xeriscape perennial-
From their website, "The purpose of Plant Select is to seek ou...Read More
A cute little foxglove. I can't figure out its blooming habit. Mine bloomed this year in late November.
Subshrub from Spain and very close to Digitalis'relative Isoplexis. Flowers in its 2nd year with surprisingly dark orange flowers with d...Read More