Re: Foxglove
Hello Donna & Al,
You may want to try some of the following Foxgloves that have proven reliably
perennial in my garden.
D. ambigua... clear yellow and short of height.
D. lanata, Grecian foxglove, medium height, white & yellowish brown/ inside white
D. lutea, another yellow, numerous small blooms, relatively short.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Arkrismer@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Foxglove
> Donna,
>
> Depends on what species of foxglove you have whether its a biennial or
> perennial. D x mertonensis (sp) is a perennial. Its a hyb of two different
> digitalis species and has rose red flowers. Mine seems to be making it
> through the winter and I hope it blooms this year. Other foxgloves like the
> Excelsior hyb. I treat as a biennial which will re seed.
>
>
> There are some digitalis which are found in the more Mediterranean type
> climates of Europe, Maybe they would withstand the heat better. Don't know
> the species names off hand right now.
>
> Most digitalis need a cooling period in order that they bloom.
>
> Al
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