2010
Digitalis purpurea
"Snow Thimble"
Flowering period: May - July

Height > 75 cm
Spread: 50 - 75 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Spiked
Leaf Color Dark
Placement: Partial shade
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial


Class Best seller 2010

Family: Scrophulariacae Origin: Western Europe Special Features: The first pure, snow-white flowering seed strain among foxgloves History: The name Digitalis is derived from digitus, meaning "finger" in Latin and refers to the shape of the flowers which, more accurately described, look like thimbles. The extract, digitalin, from this species is used to treat victims of heart disease. Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2002