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Common Foxglove

Digitalis Purpurea

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Overview

Digitalis purpurea, or Common Foxglove, is a striking biennial standing at 2-5 ft tall. It boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and white, with speckled throats. Flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Toxic if ingested—an important consideration for pet-friendly gardens. Utilize as a background plant in borders for vertical accent. Zone 4-8.

Sun HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — which can lead to naturalization in the right conditions; they will benefit from regular watering during, image 99
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — The flowers are typically a striking purple-pink with spotted throats; perennial for half, image 120Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — particularly bees and hummingbirds; it boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of, image 101Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden, image 112Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — With its stately presence and rustic charm; flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees, image 132Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — While moderately drought-resistant once established, image 95Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — so caution should be taken if placed in areas frequented by children or pets+160

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Climate
Temperate

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Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — which can lead to naturalization in the right conditions; they will benefit from regular watering during, image 99
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — The flowers are typically a striking purple-pink with spotted throats; perennial for half, image 120
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — particularly bees and hummingbirds; it boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of, image 101
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden, image 112
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — With its stately presence and rustic charm; flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees, image 132
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — While moderately drought-resistant once established, image 95
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — so caution should be taken if placed in areas frequented by children or pets
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — The flowers are typically a striking purple-pink with spotted throats
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — is an enchanting biennial that brings vertical drama and a touch of wilderness to any garden setting
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Toxic if ingested‚Äîan important consideration for pet-friendly gardens, image 32
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — They pair well with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Toxic if ingested‚Äîan important consideration for pet-friendly gardens, image 140
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — While moderately drought-resistant once established, image 68
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — this European native boasts tall
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — particularly bees and hummingbirds; it boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Deadheading will encourage a second bloom and prevent self-seeding; growing to heights ranging from 3 to 5, image 125
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — and spreading approximately 10 to 18 inches; utilize as a background plant in borders for vertical accent, image 90
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — so caution should be taken if placed in areas frequented by children or pets; digitalis purpurea, or Common Foxglove, is
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — perennial for half; with its stately presence and rustic charm, image 81
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Utilize as a background plant in borders for vertical accent; the flowers are typically a striking, image 60
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Growing to heights ranging from 3 to 5 feet; perennial with multi-colored and pink and purple blooms
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — It boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and white, with speckled throats
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — enhancing biodiversity within the garden ecosystem.<br><br>When planning a landscape; and spreading approximately 10 to
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — It boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and white, with speckled throats, image 110
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