Rusty Foxglove
Digitalis ferruginea
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Digitalis
- Species:
- Digitalis ferruginea
- USDA Symbol:
- DIFE3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and open woodlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–21 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds on moist soil; light required for germination. Cold stratification for 2-3 weeks improves germination.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.