Large Yellow Foxglove

Digitalis grandiflora

Physical Characteristics

Digitalis grandiflora is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Europe to W. Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac Stimulant Tonic The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic[46, 61]. They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints.

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant are poisonous[7, 65].