Digitalis Mertonensis

Strawberry Foxglove

Digitalis × mertonensis is an upright, clump-forming perennial valued for its strong vertical form and unique strawberry-pink tubular flowers with lightly speckled throats that bloom in early to mid-summer, creating a soft, romantic display, with softly hairy green foliage forming a basal rosette that may remain semi-evergreen and can develop subtle yellowing in fall.


Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–36 in

USDA Zones: 4a–8b (short-lived perennial; often reseeds lightly)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Strawberry-pink tubular flowers with speckled throats in early to mid-summer
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Cottage gardens, borders, woodland edges, naturalized plantings, pollinator gardens


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Tolerances: Deer resistant, partial shade

Height

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Peach, Pink, Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No