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Dianthus carthusianorm

  • Common name: German Pink

  • Family: Caryophyllaceae

  • Plant Type: Perennial

  • Zone: 5-9

  • Flower Color: Magenta

  • Flowering Time: Early-mid Summer

  • Native Range: Europe

  • Soil: Well-drained

  • Light: Full sun

  • Height: 2-3 ft tall

  • Width: 1-2 ft wide

Description:

German Pinks have an evergreen, grass like foliage. The flowers are borne on long slender stems, and form clusters of bright pink, magenta blooms.

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

Details:

Digitalis ferruginea

  • Family: Plantaginacea

  • Plant Type: Biennial, short-lived perrenial

  • Zone: 4-9

  • Flower Color: Cream, brown, rusty viening

  • Flowering Time: Late Spring-Early Summer

  • Native Range: Europe

  • Soil: Medium moisture, moderate fertility

  • Light: Full sun-part shade

  • Height: 3-5 feet tall

  • Width: 1-2 feet wide

Description:

An unusual foxglove, with creamy brown flowers, borne on tall slender flower spikes. The attractive leaves are shiny and evergreen. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

(Rusty foxglove)

Details:

Digitalis lutea

(Straw foxglove)

Description:

An unusual foxglove, with creamy brown flowers, borne on tall slender flower spikes. The attractive leaves are shiny and evergreen. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

Details:

  • Family: Plantaginacea

  • Plant Type: Biennial, short-lived perrenial

  • Zone: 4-9

  • Flower Color: soft yellow

  • Flowering Time: Late Spring-Early Summer

  • Native Range: Europe

  • Soil: Medium moisture, moderate fertility

  • Light: Full sun-part shade

  • Height: 3-5 feet tall

  • Width: 1-2 feet wide