Digitalis Species, Small Foxglove, Straw Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove

Digitalislutea

Genus
Digitalis (dig-ee-TAH-liss)
Species
lutea (LOO-tee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Opelika, Alabama

Seward, Alaska

Flagstaff, Arizona

Cordele, Georgia

Ames, Iowa

Salem, Massachusetts

Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Wayland, Massachusetts

High Falls, New York

Durham, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Warren, Ohio

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Catasauqua, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Fircrest, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Lake Stevens, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Naperville, IL | June 2021 | positive

I bought seeds of this plant many years ago and have never planted it since. It reseeds abundantly and delightfully in my IL garden, and ...Read More

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Catasauqua, PA | May 2020 | positive

Perennial, but short lived in my garden in PA. Will try to grow again, this time from seeds. Loved using the flower stalks in arrangements.

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Portland, OR | November 2008 | positive

This is a true perennial foxglove. Mine have now been happily blooming for three years on the north side of my home. Like others, I too h...Read More

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Warren, OH (Zone 5b) | March 2008 | positive

I love this plant, it never dissapoints me. It looks as though it belongs in a fairy's garden. Plant is tall but foxglove flowers are s...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | June 2006 | neutral

Stratification and light aid germination of seeds. Blooms in June in my garden.

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High Falls, NY | May 2004 | positive

Lutea digitalis grows on you. It's subtle and contrasts well with its neighbors. In addition to shade, I have to deal with a rocky/clay "...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | neutral

The straw foxglove bears 1-inch pale yellow flowers on 2-3 foot flower spikes.

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