Digitalis mariana

Digitalis mariana

Native to:
Portugal, Spain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Digitalis
Species:
Digitalis mariana
USDA Symbol:
DIMA25

Growth Characteristics

Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bumblebees, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (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 — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI