High Country Gardens
Sunset Foxglove
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
The Sunset® Foxglove is a unique perennial native to Spain, bringing rugged beauty to gardens. It thrives in drier climates and poorer soils, showcasing attractive, bell-shaped flowers in rich reddish-brown and yellow hues. Its upright, woody stems and ornamental foliage offer year-round interest. A 2004 Plant Select Winner, this adaptable plant flourishes in full or partial sun, preferring lean, average soils and requiring infrequent watering once established. It's an excellent choice for containers and adds a touch of the exotic to any landscape.
$10.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, warm-toned color palette
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting, reliable perennial color
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts prioritizing water conservation and heat tolerance
Who should skip it
- Parents and pet owners concerned about plant toxicity
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Impatient gardeners needing immediate, full-season landscape establishment
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established.
Pollinator Appeal
Magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its structural and aesthetic integrity.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen foliage ensures the garden remains visually engaging during dormant months.
Soil Adaptability
Handles lean and clay-heavy soils better than most ornamental perennials.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it a perfect candidate for patio pots.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Needs
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Pollinator Attractor
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
- Drought tolerant once established
- Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
- Low maintenance requirements
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Winner of Plant Select award
- Ideal for containers
- Suitable for cut flower arrangements
What customers say
The Sunset Foxglove consistently impresses gardeners with its unique design and exceptional quality. These plants arrive healthy, establish quickly, and demonstrate reliable vigor in various conditions. Their standout feature is the sophisticated apricot and rose coloring, offering a distinctive visual appeal. Consumers find this perennial provides outstanding value, delivering reliable performance and enduring beauty season after season. It's a plant that truly stands out for its unique charm and dependable growth.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety maintains its ornamental foliage year-round, providing structure and color even when not in bloom. However, its evergreen status is most reliable within its recommended hardiness zones of 5-9.
Once established, the Sunset Foxglove is quite drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering. It thrives in lean, well-drained soils and performs best when allowed to dry out between waterings rather than staying consistently moist.
This plant is an excellent candidate for containers due to its compact, upright growth habit and 18-inch mature height. Ensure your pot has good drainage to mimic the well-drained soil conditions it prefers in the garden.
It is a low-maintenance perennial that does not demand much attention. Deadheading is optional; you can remove spent blooms to tidy the plant's appearance, but it is not strictly necessary for the plant's health.
Absolutely. The bell-shaped flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it a great choice for a pollinator-friendly landscape.
The Sunset Foxglove is highly adaptable and can handle various soil types, including clay, provided the site is well-drained. It actually prefers lean, average soils and does not require heavy fertilization.
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