Camelot White digitalis
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White'
RHS AGM 2015
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow, white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Camelot White' digitalis (Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower use. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It forms a clump and blooms in spring and summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Peony, Ornamental onion, and Blue Mouse Ears hosta.