Digitalis ferruginea is
a biennial or short lived perennial flower. The leaves of the Rusty
Foxglove form a cluster at the base of the plant, the slender flowering
stalk can grow 4-5 feet tall during the years growth. Digitalis
ferruginea grows well in light shade to full sun. The Rusty Foxglove
needs good soil and regular moisture. Digitalis ferruginea
blooms in the early to mid Spring in our area. The plants are
poisonous and should not be planted where this could be a problem.
Digitalis ferruginea will often restart from its own seeds. The Rusty Foxglove is Winter hardy to zone 4.
High resolution images of Digitalis
ferruginea are available.
