southern straw orchid
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An upright perennial, 60-80cm high, with lance-shaped, bright to deep green leaves. Spires of small, tubular, pale yellow flowers, sometimes with small spots of red, are produced in early to midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- southern straw orchid (Digitalis lutea subsp. australis)
- Genus
- Digitalis
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of southern straw orchid
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of southern straw orchid
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southern straw orchid care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in humus-rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, ideally in partial shade though will tolerate full sun
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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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