Digitalis lutea Yellow foxglove (Scrophulariaceae)

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Digitalis lutea
Yellow foxglove
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The Digitalis lutea plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow foxglove.

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Latin Name:  Digitalis lutea
Common Name:  Yellow foxglove
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[7, 65]. The plant is less dangerous that the common foxglove (D. purpurea) since its effects are not cumulative[7].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Woodlands, hedgerows and uncultivated fields on siliceous soils[7].

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]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. The yellow foxglove is a good companion plant, stimulating the growth of nearby plants[54]. Root crops grown near to this plant will store better[54].

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