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Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Cream'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Cream' (common foxglove) bears showy, spotted pale orange and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has deep lime foliage that is matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Cream' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Cream' (common foxglove) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.