Digitalis lutea Seeds (Straw Foxglove)
Digitalis lutea, commonly known as Straw Foxglove or Yellow Foxglove, is a charming biennial or short-lived perennial. It exhibits light green, lance-shaped leaves and produces elegant, tubular, pale yellow to cream-colored flowers. These delicate blooms are borne on tall spikes, reaching heights of 2-4 feet. Digitalis lutea thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-8 and prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Gardeners can cultivate this species from Digitalis lutea seeds. It adds a soft, sunny touch to cottage gardens and naturalistic settings, attracting pollinators and enhancing the landscape with its understated beauty.
Growing Digitalis lutea from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Yellow
Germinating Straw Foxglove Flower Seeds
To germinate Digitalis lutea seeds, start indoors in late winter or early spring. Plant the seeds on well-draining soil, cover them lightly, and maintain consistent moisture. Provide indirect sunlight with temperatures around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days.
We source all of our Digitalis lutea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Straw Foxglove seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Straw Foxglove seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Digitalis lutea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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