White African Foxglove (Ceratotheca triloba) is a striking heirloom flower that brings height and elegance to summer and fall gardens, blooming reliably from June through November. Growing 5 to 6 feet tall with a graceful spread of 2 to 3 feet, it takes about 112 days from seed to first bloom, rewarding patient gardeners with beautiful spikes of white flowers. Remarkably drought-tolerant and beloved by pollinators, this plant thrives in full sun across USDA zone 9 and deters deer naturally, making it a low-maintenance choice for warm-season borders and pollinator gardens.
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72in H x 36in W
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This tall, elegant heirloom produces flowers that command attention in the garden from midsummer straight through the first frost, making it one of the longest-blooming white flowers for warm climates. Its natural drought tolerance means it can weather dry spells without stress, though it performs beautifully with consistent moisture. Growing 5 to 6 feet tall, it creates an impressive vertical accent that works beautifully at the back of borders or in cottage gardens, and deer leave it entirely alone.
White African Foxglove is grown as an ornamental flower for garden borders, cut flower arrangements, and pollinator gardens. Its tall, spiky form and prolific blooming habit make it valued for creating vertical interest and sustaining pollinator activity through late summer and fall.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping soil and air at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain moisture by covering the seed tray with a light sprinkling of vermiculite or a humidity dome until germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 20 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date when soil has warmed. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting them in the garden.
In warm summer areas, you can sow seeds directly in place after the last frost date once the soil has warmed.
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