Digitalis ferruginea Rusty foxglove (Scrophulariaceae)

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Digitalis ferruginea
Rusty foxglove
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The Digitalis ferruginea plant species is found in S. and S.E. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rusty foxglove. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. aurea.

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Latin Name:  Digitalis ferruginea
Common Name:  Rusty foxglove
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[7, 65].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Woods, grassy clearings, rocky slopes and scrub to 2700 metres[50, 187].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter[1]. It also succeeds in dry soils and, once established, is drought tolerant[188, 190]. It prefers semi-shade but succeeds in full sun if the soil is moist[188, 200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[187]. This species is a short-lived perennial[187] and is best grown as a biennial[188]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer and rabbits[233].

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