Digitalis Species, Canary Island Foxglove, Crestagallo
Digitaliscanariensis

Family: Plantaginaceae Genus: Digitalis (dig-ee-TAH-liss)
Species: canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis)

Synonym:Callianassa canariensis

Synonym:Digitalis lurida

Synonym:Isoplexis canariensis

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible