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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 4–10Climate Temperate
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Digitalis purpurea, or Common Foxglove, is a striking biennial standing at 2-5 ft tall
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — and spreading approximately 10 to 18 inchesCommon Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — It boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and white, with speckled throatsCommon Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirdsCommon Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soilCommon Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Toxic if ingested‚Äîan important consideration for pet-friendly gardensCommon Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Utilize as a background plant in borders for vertical accent+140

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Climate
Temperate

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Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Digitalis purpurea, or Common Foxglove, is a striking biennial standing at 2-5 ft tall
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — and spreading approximately 10 to 18 inches
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) — Flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Toxic if ingested‚Äîan important consideration for pet-friendly gardens
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Utilize as a background plant in borders for vertical accent
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) — Growing to heights ranging from 3 to 5 feet
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Deadheading will encourage a second bloom and prevent self-seeding
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — their towering flower spikes provide excellent vertical structure and are a magnet for pollinators
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — spiky racemes of tubular flowers which blossom in early to mid-summer
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — The flowers are typically a striking purple-pink with spotted throats
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — While moderately drought-resistant once established
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — they will benefit from regular watering during prolonged dry spells
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — so caution should be taken if placed in areas frequented by children or pets
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — which can lead to naturalization in the right conditions
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — this European native boasts tall
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — particularly bees and hummingbirds
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Digitalis purpurea, or Common Foxglove, is a striking biennial standing at 2-5 ft tall; prefers partial shade and
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — It boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of purple-pink and white, with speckled throats; spiky
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — enhancing biodiversity within the garden ecosystem.<br><br>When planning a landscape
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — place foxgloves in the mid to back borders for a visually striking backdrop