Digitalis grandiflora 'Carillon Temple Bells'

Yellow Foxglove


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Spikes of yellow flowers marked with brown
  • Dwarf plants, dark green, finely-toothed leaves
  • Long blooming
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown in average to rich, acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Does best in partial shade to full sun. Cut plant back to basal foliage after first bloom to encourage a second bloom later in the season. Leave some flowers to set seed if reseeding is desired.


Height: 18-20 in
Spread: 12-20 in
Spacing: 12-20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Brown, Yellow
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Digitalis

Common Name: Foxglove

Biennial plant producing flowers in its second year. One sided flower spikes hold tubular flowers in a variety of colors such as white, lavender, pink and peach. Blooms in late spring, deadheading spent flowers encourages more blooms. Basal rosettes of oblong, light green leaves. Great for borders, woodland gardens and in front of dark backdrops to make their flowers pop.