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Herb Robert and Yellow Foxglove


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Annual or Biennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial  
Herbs  

Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Turkey  
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America  

Types
Carillon, Temple Bells  
Geranium robertianum  

Number of Varieties
5  
1  

Habitat
Terrestrial  
Shaded sites, Waste areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1  
9 - 1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
21,22  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Brown  
Pink, Magenta, Rose  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Red, Green, Dark Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation  
-  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Average Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Pruning
cut main flower spike  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
-  

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew  
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew  

Plant Tolerance
-  
Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
-  

Allergy
Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting, weakness  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Insect Repellent  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves, Root, Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DIGITALIS grandiflora  
GERANIUM robertianum  

Common Name
Large Yellow Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove  
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin  

In Hindi
पीला Foxglove  
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट  

In German
Gelber Fingerhut  
Kraut Robert  

In French
Digitale Jaune  
herbe à Robert  

In Spanish
Foxglove amarillo  
hierba de San Roberto  

In Greek
κίτρινο Foxglove  
βότανο Robert  

In Portuguese
Foxglove amarelo  
erva robert  

In Polish
żółty naparstnica  
herb robert  

In Latin
Yellow Foxglove  
Robertus herba  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Geraniales  

Family
Scrophulariaceae  
Geraniaceae  

Genus
Digitalis  
Geranium  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
26  
75  

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Difference Between Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert

If you are confused whether Yellow Foxglove or Herb Robert are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Yellow Foxglove are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Herb Robert fertilizers required are . Hence, one should know the basic difference between Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Yellow Foxglove is whereas of Herb Robert is Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling and Ulcers. Yellow Foxglove has beauty benefits as follows: while Herb Robert has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Yellow Foxglove vs Herb Robert

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Yellow Foxglove vs Herb Robert and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Yellow Foxglove are Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting and weakness whereas of Herb Robert have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Yellow Foxglove has no showy fruits and Herb Robert has no showy fruits. Also Yellow Foxglove is not flowering and Herb Robert is not flowering . You can compare Yellow Foxglove and Herb Robert facts and facts of other plants too.

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