Digitalis obscura
Digitalis obscura is a unique perennial foxglove with red and orange flowers perfect for hot, dry spots.
A beautiful and unique foxglove species, Digitalis obscura has tubular flowers that are red on the outside and orange on the inside on stems to about two feet tall. It is a drought tolerant, perennial species best grown in hot, sunny spots with free-draining soils. It may form a woody base with time. The evergreen leaves are long, narrow, leathery, and slightly shiny. Popular with bees and hummingbirds.
Common Name: Sunset Foxglove
Family: Plantaginaceae (The Plantain Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Early Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: From the lowlands into the mountains of southern Spain and north Africa.
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