This perennial has slender upright stems and a basal rosette of foliage that forms a clump. It has mid green oblong leaves and the large pink tube-shape nodding flowers appear in a cluster above the foliage from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Rehmannia elata is naturally found in China growing in moderately fertile well drained organic rich soil that is reliable moist in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Chinese Foxglove is an attractive colourful perennial that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in cottage or small gardens along borders or used in patio pots or planter boxes. It establishes in 1-2 years but short lived. This perennial over winters in a warm climates and is commonly treated as annual in cold climates. ID 611

Rehmannia(ray-MAHN-ee-a) elata(ay-LAH-ta)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family