Digitalis laevigata explained

Digitalis laevigata, common names Grecian foxglove or giraffe foxglove, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Digitalis, in the family Plantaginaceae.[1]

Subspecies

Description

Digitalis laevigata grows to about 70- in height.[2] This perennial herbaceous plant has erect stems with lance-shaped leaves, while basal leaves are oblong to ovate. It produces spires of orange, umber or yellow bell-shaped flowers with a large whitish lower lip and purple veined, speckled interiors. It blooms from May to July.[3] [4]

Distribution

This species is native to southern Europe. It grows wild in the Balkans.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id503206/ Biolib
  2. http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/4483 Plant World
  3. http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/digitalis-laevigata Shoot Gardening
  4. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Digitalis+laevigata Plants for a future