Large Yellow Foxglove is a clump-forming perennial native to the woodlands and stream banks of central Europe, Turkey, and Siberia. This elegant species produces soft yellow, tubular flowers up to 2 inches long with distinctive brown interior markings, blooming from late spring through early summer in tall, upright spires that reach 24 to 36 inches. Hardy in zones 3 through 8, it thrives in partial shade with moderate water and minimal maintenance, making it a natural choice for woodland gardens and naturalized plantings where its deer resistance and low-care nature shine.
Partial Shade
Moderate
3-8
36in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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The pendulous yellow flowers with intricate brown markings inside create an unusually delicate appearance for such a tall, commanding plant. Unlike many foxgloves that demand full sun, this species actually prefers partial shade and organically rich, consistently moist soil, opening up shaded garden spaces often left bare. If you deadhead spent flower spikes promptly, you'll trigger a secondary bloom later in the season, rewarding your attention with an extended flowering window that stretches well beyond the typical late-spring peak.
Large Yellow Foxglove is grown to naturalize woodland gardens and shaded borders, where its tall spikes of delicate flowers create vertical interest without requiring the pruning and fussing that many sun-loving perennials demand.
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Removal of flower spikes after bloom will encourage a secondary bloom and keep plants tidy. If you leave flower spikes in place to allow self-seeding, be aware that spent spikes can become quite unsightly as seed develops, so many gardeners prefer to remove most spikes and leave only a few for seed production.
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“Digitalis grandiflora has traveled from its native range across central European woodlands and stream banks to gardens worldwide, where it earned the common name yellow foxglove to distinguish it from the more familiar purple D. purpurea. In the wild, populations are becoming increasingly rare due to habitat destruction and unlawful collection, making garden cultivation an important way to preserve this species and keep its graceful form in cultivation.”