Digitalis grandiflora

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Large yellow foxglovePerennial, EvergreenFamily: Plantaginaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Foxgloves are European woodland plant that come in many forms - some dwarf and others very tall, usually in shades of pink and red. Most varieties are biennial, meaning they flower in their second year, before setting seed and dying. Foxgloves look fantastic in the middle to back of ornamental borders, where their tall flowering spires lift the eye to the furthest reaches of the garden. They're also much prized by bumblebees and other pollinating insects.

Digitalis grandiflora is shortlived perennial, with evergreen foliage. Easy to grow, it produces tall spires of pale yellow, tubular flowers. Cut to the ground after flowering, or leave some spikes standing so that you can collect and sow seeds in July. Like most foxgloves, Digitalis grandiflora is perfect for growing in cottage garden schemes, particularly towards the back of a border.

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Digitalis ‘Grandiflora’ and wildlife

Digitalis ‘Grandiflora’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Digitalis ‘Grandiflora’ poisonous?

Digitalis ‘Grandiflora’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People