This yellow foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora), also known as large yellow foxglove. Here is a detailed description of this striking woodland plant:

🌼 Flower Characteristics:

• Color: Soft, creamy yellow with speckled brownish interior markings.

• Shape: Tubular, bell-shaped flowers hang downward, typical of foxglove species.

• Arrangement: Flowers are arranged in loose, vertical racemes (flower spikes) that arch gently under their own weight.

• Size: Each bloom is around 1–2 inches long; the entire flower spike may reach 2–3 feet tall.

🌿 Foliage:

• Leaves: Lance-shaped, medium green, with lightly serrated edges and prominent venation.

• Arrangement: Leaves grow in a basal rosette at the plant’s base, with smaller leaves alternating up the flower stalk.

🌱 Plant Habit & Growth:

• Height: Generally grows 2 to 3 feet tall (sometimes taller in optimal conditions).

• Spread: About 1 to 1.5 feet wide.

• Growth form: Upright perennial or biennial, forming clumps over time.

🌳 Habitat & Growing Conditions:

• Native range: Central and southern Europe.

• Light: Prefers part shade, mimicking woodland edges or dappled sun.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

• Bloom time: Early to midsummer (June–July).

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.

⚠️ Caution:

• Toxicity: Like all foxgloves, Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides — highly toxic if ingested. 

🌼 Garden Use:

• Works well in:

  • Woodland gardens

  • Shaded borders

  • Pollinator gardens (attracts bees, butterflies)

  • Naturalized areas