Digitalis ferruginea
Digitalis ferruginea - Rusty Foxglove from Hoffie Nursery
Rusty Foxglove
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Tall spires of creamy yellow to pale golden brown flowers add great height and texture to the late spring and early summer garden. Hummingbirds love this plant.
Interesting Notes
Genus name comes from the Latin digitalis meaning 'finger' for the flower shape.
Bloom Time
May-June
Good Companions
Oriental Poppy
(Papaver orientale),
Larkspur
(Delphinium elatum),
Yarrow
(Achillea ),
Peachleaf Bellflower
(Campanula persicifolia),
Siberian Iris
(Iris sibirica),
Lupine
(Lupinus Westcountry™ ),
Shasta Daisy
(Leucanthemum superbum),
Oriental Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum orientale),
Bee Balm
(Monarda didyma),
Globe Flower
(Trollius ),
Pale Coneflower
(Echinacea pallida)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
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Butterflies |
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Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
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Containers |
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Cut Flowers |
Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Partial Shade |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)