What is Digitalis Lanata?
Digitalis Lanata is a species of two -year or permanent plant species in the SCROPHULARIACEAE plant. It can be poison and medicine, depending on how it is used. Digitalis Lanata can be cultivated for its bell -shaped flowers, but relax, it can become a harmful weed. The species is commonly called Grecian Foxglove and is related to common Foxglove or digitalis purpurea .
The plant grows 2 to 5 feet (about 60 to 150 cm tall) with an upright stem, which is covered with fine hair. The elongated leaves grow from a fleshy stem. Flower flowers in the shape of a bell along the stem from the end of spring to mid -summer. Digitalis LANATA flowers differ in color from creamy white to light brown.
semi -pods develop in the autumn after fading flowers. One of the methods of plant species for effective spread is the development of seminal pods that stick to browsing animals and humans. To achieve this, the semi -pods develop spines or hooks that withe attach to fir and clothes. It is an effective method of self -progagation that has received digitalis lanata site on the list of harmful and invasive weeds. To avoid spreading this invasive species, it is important to cut plants before the development of seeds.
This fox grows best in a place in full sun with aluminum soil and good drainage. However, it can tolerate various soil conditions, including rocky soil and heavy clay. Seasonally or permanently wet environments are not suitable for digitalis lanata , because this plant is susceptible to coronation.
Semen promotion in spring is a reliable way to grow digitalis lanata . The seeds take two to four weeks to colon at 68 ° F (about 20 ° C). They can be sown as soon as the ground is thawed in the prepared garden bed. Seeds can also be sown in the seed winter winter. Once the last frost date has elapsedThen they can be transplanted outside.
Medicinely, Digitalis Lanata was used as a treatment of heart conditions. It is believed to increase the endurance of the heart rhythm without emphasizing the heart and being considered a general cardiac tonic. It is also used internally as a diuretic. Although this plant recognizes medicinal benefits, it is also poisonous and should only be used under the supervision of a doctor or a trained herbalist.