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Digitalis lutea - Foxglove

Digitalis lutea
Small Yellow Foxglove, Straw Foxglove

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Planted in autumn 2025, good establishment. The plant is quite small but it is already flowering here in the South. Not spectacular but very pretty.

Gabryel, 31/05/2026

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This wild foxglove forms a narrow rosette from which slender stems rise in summer, bearing small pale yellow flowers. It flowers for several weeks, lives for several years when the soil suits it, and can self-seed freely. Plant it in partial shade or in non-scorching sun, in humus-bearing, chalky or neutral soil, moist to moderately dry and well-drained.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Foxgloves: sowing, planting and care
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by Alexandra 15 min.
Foxgloves: sowing, planting and care
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Digitalis lutea - Foxglove (Flowering) Flowering
Digitalis lutea - Foxglove (Foliage) Foliage
Digitalis lutea - Foxglove (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Le feuillage de la rosette peut partiellement persister si l'hiver est doux.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Digitalis

Species

lutea

Family

Plantaginaceae

Other common names

Small Yellow Foxglove, Straw Foxglove

Botanical synonyms

Digitalis eriostachya, Digitalis fontanesii

Origin

Western Europe, Central Europe

Product reference81821

Planting and care

Digitalis lutea can be planted from February to April or from September to November. A bright, partially shaded position is preferable, but the sun is tolerated in cool regions if the soil does not dry out too quickly. Loosen the soil to the depth of a spade, then incorporate mature compost. In clay soil, add fine gravel to prevent water lingering around the stump in winter. Water the young plants during their first spring and first summer. Once established, the plant withstands short dry periods, but a few waterings help support flowering. A mulch of dead leaves keeps the soil cool; the rosette of the plant must remain clear. Stake the flower spikes in exposed positions. Keep pruning waste away from children and animals.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Keep all flowering stems during the first few years of cultivation to encourage spontaneous sowing. In subsequent years, cut off a few spent flowering stems as they go over. Always retain at least two faded stems so that the seeds can disperse.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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