Creamy Yellow Blooms
Produces tubular yellow flowers arranged along upright stems, creating a distinctive vertical display.
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Yellow Foxglove, commonly known as large yellow foxglove, is a flowering perennial valued for its upright stems and tubular, creamy-yellow blooms. Botanically known as Digitalis grandiflora, it adds vertical interest to cottage gardens, flower borders, and partially shaded planting areas. The plant grows well in moist, well-drained soil and can thrive in full sun or partial shade, depending on the local climate.
Produces tubular yellow flowers arranged along upright stems, creating a distinctive vertical display.
Develops as a herbaceous perennial that can return for multiple growing seasons in suitable conditions.
Grows in full sun or partial shade when soil moisture and climate conditions are suitable.
Adds height and flowering interest to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and informal landscapes.
| Scientific Name | Digitalis grandiflora |
| Common Name | Yellow Foxglove, Large Yellow Foxglove |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming with upright flower stems |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow to yellow |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9, depending on growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on climate and growing method |
| Sowing Season | Spring to early summer; fall sowing may also be suitable |
| Seed Starting | Sow on the surface of a moist seed-starting medium; light helps germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–4 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 18–21°C (65–70°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter |
| Watering | Maintain even soil moisture, especially during establishment |
| Expected Plant Height | Approximately 50–100 cm (20–39 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) |
| Blooming Season | Late spring to summer, depending on climate |
| Safety Information | All plant parts are toxic if ingested; keep away from children and pets |
Yellow Foxglove Seeds can be used to grow an ornamental perennial with elegant flower spikes and soft yellow blooms. Provide suitable light, moist but well-drained soil, and room for mature growth to establish this distinctive garden plant. Handle the plant carefully because all parts are poisonous if eaten.
Find answers about Yellow Foxglove seed germination, flowering time, and the plant's growing requirements.
Sow Yellow Foxglove Seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and press them gently into contact with the medium. Avoid covering them deeply because light supports germination. Keep the mix consistently moist at approximately 18–21°C (65–70°F). Germination commonly takes around 2–4 weeks, although conditions and seed quality can affect the timing.
Yellow Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) is a perennial that may need more than one growing season to become established and flower. Blooming time depends on sowing date, climate, plant maturity, and growing conditions. Established plants generally produce yellow flower spikes in late spring or summer.
Yellow Foxglove can be grown in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and moist, well-drained potting mix. Place the pot where the plant receives suitable sunlight or partial shade. Important: all parts of foxglove plants are toxic if ingested, so keep containers away from children and pets and wear gloves when handling the plant.