SPANISH PEAKS® foxglove
Digitalis thapsi
Raspberry rose-colored flowers in early summer are carried over a trim mat of furry leaves. This cousin to the familiar foxglove is perennial, and virtually unknown in cultivation. From Spain. Perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Thrives in a variety of sites and soils, especially dry shade. Cut plants back in July to encourage prolonged bloom. Best combined with a late summer bloomer that will carry on the show when Spanish Peaks is wrapping it up.
Plant Type | Perennial |
Height | 12-18 inches |
Width | 10-12 inches |
Flowering Season | Early summer |
Flower Color | Pink |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4b-9 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | No |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 1999 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |