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Digitalis obscura, the Dusky Maid Sunset Foxglove is a
biennial or short-lived perennial that grows to 1-2’,
less frequently to 3’ tall and is from the mountains
of Spain.
Each pendulous flower will show beautiful shades of
sunset colors including amber, beige-brown, burnt orange
and red, from late Spring to mid-Summer. This vivid
subshrub produces flowers 1.5" long, that last at
least a month. The upright woody stems and lily-like
leaves are also ornamental. The willow-like foliage is
grey-green, narrow and linear. Leaves are produced in the
first year and the tall spikes of flowers the second year.
Hardiness zones 5-9, (-26°C/-15°F, -5°C/25°F) in
Winter. Digitalis obscura grows in full or partial sun in
lean to average garden soils, not too much compost, and
water deeply but not too frequently. It needs very porous,
open soil and protection where Winters are wet.
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