About Digitalis parviflora Jacq.
Growth Habit
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. is either a short-lived herbaceous perennial or a biennial.
Size
It reaches a height of 60 cm (24 in).
Flowering Characteristics
In late spring and early summer, spires of tubular rust-red flowers grow up from downy leaf rosettes.
Ornamental Use
This species is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Cultivation Requirements
It grows best in a semi-shaded location with damp soil.
Horticultural Awards
Both the species itself and its cultivar 'Milk Chocolate' have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
