Digitalis lutea | Straw Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove | Various
Digitalis lutea belongs to the plant family VERONICACE and Genus Digitalis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Digitalis lutea does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Digitalis lutea so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Digitalis lutea straw foxglove,yellow foxglove is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Digitalis lutea is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a cardiac, a hypotensive and a diuretic. Straw foxglove (sometimes called yellow foxglove) should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the leaves. It can be fatal if an overdose is taken.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.