straw foxglove
Also known as: small yellow foxglove
An upright, herbaceous perennial to 60cm with narrowly oval, bright green, glossy leaves. Spires of soft yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are produced in early to midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- straw foxglove (Digitalis lutea)
- Genus
- Digitalis
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of straw foxglove
Distribution map
Central Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of straw foxglove
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straw foxglove care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and bloom
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and bloom
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and at bud stage
Pruning
PruningCut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring or propagate by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideal site is a humus-rich, alkaline soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
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