I was just reading High Country Gardens' catalog and saw one called Digitalis obscura, Narrow-leaf Foxglove. Described as: 18" x 12" wide, ( seed propagated). 2004 Plant Select winner. A rugged perennial species from the mountains of Spain. Digitalis obscura is very different from the woodland Foxgloves commonly offered. The brown and yellow bell-like flowers are extrememly attractive; the upright woody stems and evergreen lily-like leaves are also very ornamental.

This might be what you have. What do you think?

gld

I think you might be right. I do remember buying seed of that name now you mention it.
This is a picture of the whole spike.
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Thanks for the very quick answer.

My first thought was D. ferruginea.

I love that plant! I may try to find seeds. The catalog I saw it in only had plants. They also recommended full or partial sun in lean to average garden soil (not too much compost) and water deeply but not too frequently. Z5-9.

Could be D. ferruginea. Here's pics from my yard:

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bellarosa
Well here is a picture of the leaves so you can compare.
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Is this what the leaf of ferruginea looks like? Cause if it is you guys have solved the problem of what foxgloves I have.
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It looks like the Digitalis ferruginea, l have in flower in my garden.
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Geoff,
Here's a pic of the leaves on Digitalis ferruginea for comparison.

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