Digitalis x mertonensis

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Digitalis x mertonensis

Strawberry Foxglove

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

A very lovely perennial that may be short lived. Unique pink flowers glisten with a bronze sheen. Waffled velvety foliage is very ornamental.

Height

24-36 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Bloom Time

June-July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

They appreciate good fertility and moisture, but do not like wet feet.

When to Divide

spring

Good Companions

False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Plantain Lily (Hosta )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Rich
• Moist