Digitalis ferruginea Yellow Herald

Rusty Foxglove

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.190.140

(=‘Gelber Herold’) Foxgloves have long been popular plants for the perennial border. This is a rather unusual selection, featuring tall, towering wands of soft-yellow flowers in the summer months. Foliage is green, making a large rosette at the ground in the first year, followed by flowers in the second. Allow plants to set seed to encourage self sowing, since this usually behaves as a biennial. This makes a most unusual cut flower. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.

Further details for
Digitalis ferruginea Yellow Herald

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Very Large

Height
120-150 cm
47-59 inches

Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.