Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender' | |
Foxglove Camelot Lavender | |
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender', also known as Foxglove, this uniform growing perennials has beautiful flower spikes of lavender blooms. The heavy flush of flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden. Ideal for partly shaded beds and borders. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender' Common Name: Foxglove Camelot Lavender Features: Good Cut Flowers, Rebloomer Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 36 - 40 inches Zone 4 - 9 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Attractive accent, border, or container plant | |
Moist and well drained soil | |
Good Cut Flowers | |
Mid-late summer | |
Tubular bell flowers in purple to white | |
30" | |
15-24" | |
Upright | |
Medium | |
Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Rosette of large, lance-shaped hairy leaves | |
Perennial |