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Digitalis obscura (Sunset foxglove, Willow-leaved foxglove)

Digitalis obscura Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Bluestone Perennials


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Digitalis obscura dij-ih-TAL-iss obs-KURE-ah Common Name: Sunset foxglove, Willow-leaved foxglove Genus: Digitalis
This foxglove has long-lasting flowers in seductive shades of burnt umber. Its glossy, linear leaves are evergreen in mild climates, but turn brown in colder climates.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Long-lasting blossoms in colors of the sunset.
 Care: D. obscura does well in both full sun with dry conditions and also in moister, shadier sites. Avoid very wet or very dry soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed in situ or in a cold frame in spring; take cuttings in summer.
 Problems: Fairly trouble-free, but watch out for southern blight, anthracnose, and fungal leaf spots.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Brown Flower; Orange/ Salmon Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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