Grecian Foxglove (Digitalis lanata)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Digitalis lanata is an evergreen Biennial/Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and scrub. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)