Digitalis laevigata Philippines Ruscus hyrcanus is one of

Ruscus hyrcanus is one of the rarest of the six butcher's broom species

the petal tips take on a pink hue

and Kyushu

it's like a giant version of our native cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor)

Digitalis laevigata Philippines Ruscus hyrcanus is one ofWe absolutely love Digitalis laevigata, a perennial foxglove species, endemic to the Balkan peninsula, which has thrived in our hot, humid, rainy summers since 2017. The 5' tall (yes, many references say 3' tall, but we don't let our plants read books) flower spikes open, starting in mid May (NC) with terminal spikes of tightly stacked, small, bronzy orange flowers. Well drained, gravelly soils yield the best results.