Digitalis ferruginea |
Native Region: Hungary, Balkans, Turkey, Caucasus
Zone Range: 4-7
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Tuesday 29 August, 2006
Seed count: 60-75
Description:
An elegant foxglove with narrow spires of golden brown flowers with brown veins inside, suitable for cutting. These plants grow to 4 feet in height.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in containers in spring for best results, but may be scattered where it is to grow. Plants may be biennial or may perennialize. Grow in almost any soil, except very wet or very dry. Prefers humus-rich soil in partial shade. Deadhead after flowering unless seedlings are desired. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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