SUNSET Foxglove
Digitalis obscura 'Sunset'
SUNSET Foxglove (Digitalis obscura 'Sunset') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Shrubby foxglove with sunset-colored flowers; not as toxic-touch as common foxglove but still avoid ingestion.
low to medium water18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Digitalis obscura 'Sunset'
- Variety / cultivar
- Sunset
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- orange, yellow, red
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SUNSET Foxglove good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. SUNSET Foxglove is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does SUNSET Foxglove get?
- It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does SUNSET Foxglove need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is SUNSET Foxglove safe for dogs?
- No — SUNSET Foxglove is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
