Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors'
Woolly Foxglove
Photo of Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors' - Woolly Foxglove
No photo for the moment for Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors' - Woolly Foxglove
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Description
Grows to 4-6' the second year of flowering. Mostly pink or cream with spotted throats. Flowers encircle the spike and are held straight out, not slanted down. Blooms late spring to early summer, the following year after sowing. Grows well in partial shade or sun in borders and woodland gardens. Biennial. Height 5 feet. GARDEN HINTS: Cultivate or mulch to control weeds. For early start, seeds may be started indoors about 6 weeks before outdoor planting time. CAUTION: Foxglove is poisonous if eaten.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Blooming
Flowers look like the fingertips of gloves. They come in many colors including purple, yellow, white and various pastels. Remove the first spike of flowers to promote more floral blooms.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Growth
Foxgloves grow erect anywhere from 2 to 8 ft. tall. Thrives in full sun in cooler Summer regions, otherwise should be grown in shade gardens to provide some protection to prevent overheating. In the hottest of climates, the plants will die out in late Summer.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Planting
Seeds should be sown in the spring. Perennials can also be propagated by division in spring or fall. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Pest
Snails and slugs have an affinity towards Foxgloves. Other problems include anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, and Southern blight.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Interesting facts
Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.
Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Excelsior Mixed Colors') - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in rich and well-drained soil. Species do not do well with extreme soil conditions such as very wet or very dry soil.
