Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 36 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 30 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rose-pink; burgundy spots inside |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: Rebloomer. Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: The Latin word digitalis means finger and the blossoms of this flower fit the human finger almost perfectly. But the flowers and leaves are highly toxic, and this plant should not be grown in areas frequented by children. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Catmint20906 | On July 12, 2015 | Bloomed rebloom |
Catmint20906 | On June 5, 2015 | Bloomed |
Catmint20906 | On May 31, 2015 | Obtained plant |
HamiltonSquare | On January 24, 2018 | Obtained plant From Annie's Annuals and Perennials. $8.95 |
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