
Rehmannia alata (R. piasezkii) - CHINESE FOXGLOVE
Nodding pink flowers with yellow spots. Reminds of foxglove.
Spreads by rhizomes into wide groundcovering clumps (especially on looser soil).
Likes some moisture, established plants are quite drought tolerant.
In zone 7 needs some protection.
Blooming Time: late spring to early summer, with some lttle re-blooming later on
Size: 2’ tall x 2-3’ wide
USDA Zones: 7 to 10
Culture: full sun, half sun, hlaf shade to light shade. Grows well in average garden soil amended with organic matter, loam, organic rich soil, loose soil, adaptable. Established plants are drought tolerant
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-moist
Origin: China, can be found in mountain slopes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: pollinator friendly
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Plant combinations : Cottage gardens, hummingbird gardens, woodland edge garden, morning sun+afternoon shade spots. Can be combined with many perennials, depending on your site and zone. Often it's used as a groundcover plant and in colder zones as annual.
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Rehmannia alata (R. piasezkii) - CHINESE FOXGLOVE
Nodding pink flowers with yellow spots. Reminds of foxglove.
Spreads by rhizomes into wide groundcovering clumps (especially on looser soil).
Likes some moisture, established plants are quite drought tolerant.
In zone 7 needs some protection.
Blooming Time: late spring to early summer, with some lttle re-blooming later on
Size: 2’ tall x 2-3’ wide
USDA Zones: 7 to 10
Culture: full sun, half sun, hlaf shade to light shade. Grows well in average garden soil amended with organic matter, loam, organic rich soil, loose soil, adaptable. Established plants are drought tolerant
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-moist
Origin: China, can be found in mountain slopes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: pollinator friendly
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Plant combinations : Cottage gardens, hummingbird gardens, woodland edge garden, morning sun+afternoon shade spots. Can be combined with many perennials, depending on your site and zone. Often it's used as a groundcover plant and in colder zones as annual.
Pictures copyright : US Perennials