Digitalis lanata

Woolly Foxglove

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Robust perennial herb featuring tall spikes of tubular pink-purple flowers and woolly gray-green foliage. Highly toxic due to cardiac glycosides.
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Plant Details

Common Name Woolly Foxglove
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Digitalis
Species Lanata
Origin Europe, North Africa
Blooming Summer to early autumn (June-August)
Leaf Color Gray-green, woolly
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam with high organic matter. Prefers slightly acidic pH.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growth. Reduce after flowering to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade in hot climates; full sun in cooler regions. Avoid scorching midday heat.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer). Stop before dormancy.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage secondary bloom or cut back completely after flowering for basal leaves.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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