| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: white and dark burgundy purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer 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 |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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