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Features
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native
Europe and North Africa
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About More Flowers
Digitalis purpurea
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 14–21 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots to reduce root disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, until 2 months before your first fall frost date for blooms the following spring. Mild Climates: late summer or fall. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with about 1/3 of the flowers open. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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