Foxglove Digitalis lutea Seeds

SOWING:

Transplant: Start foxglove seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow on the surface of moist growing medium and gently press them into the surface.

DIrect Seed from late spring through midsummer - scatter the seeds as evenly as possible over the moist growing medium and gently press them into the surface. Keep moist to aid germination. 

Will self-sow when left to go to seed in the garden.

Germination Requirements: Do not cover as light aids germination.

Days to Germination: Germinates in 7-14 days at 68°F

GROWING:

Light Preference: Part Sun to Part Shade

Soil Preference: Evenly moist, rich, organic soil. It tolerates some sun if soil is kept moist.

Hardiness: Perennial Zones: 3-9

Plant Height:    36-48 inches

Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches for cut flower production, 12-18” garden/landscape

Pinching: No

Flower Support: Netting or support is helpful but may not be necessary

Days to Bloom: Blooms in spring of second year from the previous year's planting

HARVEST AND VASE LIFE:

Yield: 1-2 stems in second year

Harvest Fresh: Harvest when ⅓ to ½ of the flowers have opened. Flowers will continue to open after harvest so can be harvested earlier when 2-3 flowers are beginning to open. 

Expected Vase Life: 7 days

USES: 

Cut Flower, Beneficial Insect Plantings, Deer resistant, drought tolerant

ALTERNATE NAME:

Straw Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove