Ceratotheca triloba (Wild Foxglove)

Ceratotheca triloba (Wild Foxglove) pale pink bell flower close up on a green leafy branch
Ceratotheca triloba (Wild Foxglove) with delicate pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers and dark vertical purple lines inside

Botanical name: Ceratotheca triloba

Common name: Wild Foxglove

Family: Pedaliaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The Ceratotheca triloba can survive with very little water, but to grow tall and lush, they need plenty of water throughout the summer.

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.


Ceratotheca triloba (Wild Foxglove) light pink flower close up on a slender green stem
Ceratotheca triloba (Wild Foxglove) pink tubular flower along a thin stem with soft green leaves


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