Straw foxglove (Digitalis lutea) – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Digitalis lutea

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Common name: Straw foxglove
Taxonomy: Family: Plantaginaceae · Genus: Digitalis

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Digitalis

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-25 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Digitalis tip: A biennial – let it self-seed to keep it going each year; every part is highly toxic.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Digitalis

🐱Cat severe🐶Dog severe🐴Horse severe🦜Pet bird severe🐰Rabbit, rodent severe🐮Cattle severe🐐Sheep, goat severe🐷Pig severe🐔Poultry severe🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile severe🧒Human (child) severedetails →

Cardiac glycosides (digoxin) – severe arrhythmias; also toxic when dried.

At a glance

Straw foxglove – what to know

Straw foxglove (Digitalis lutea) – family: Plantaginaceae, genus: Digitalis. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -25 °C. For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Digitalis species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Straw foxglove?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Straw foxglove need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Straw foxglove get?

Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Straw foxglove toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Straw foxglove flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Digitalis: Typical flowering time: June, July.

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