Foxglove, Carillon Foxglove
SKU #'s
- 1007721
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Carillon Foxglove is a dwarf long-blooming herbaceous perennial with basal mound of deep green leaves. Strong tall spires packed with large creamy yellow tubular flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to mid summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils. The leaves are highly toxic.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked. Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils. Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Lenten Rose, Foam Flower
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Digitalis grandiflora 'Carillon'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
