Rusty foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as rusty foxglove.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: rusty foxglove
Scientific name: Digitalis ferruginea
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Rusty foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) – Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Rusty foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) – Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
