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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

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) — particularly bees and hummingbirds
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — spiky racemes of tubular flowers which blossom in early to mid-summer; particularly bees and hummingbirds, image 65
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; is an enchanting biennial that brings vertical drama, image 67
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Deadheading will encourage a second bloom and prevent self-seeding; growing to heights ranging from 3 to 5, image 71
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — their towering flower spikes provide excellent vertical structure and are a magnet for pollinators; place, image 73
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — this European native boasts tall; humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 91
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — With its stately presence and rustic charm
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — place foxgloves in the mid to back borders for a visually striking backdrop
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden; this European native boasts tall, image 106
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — so caution should be taken if placed in areas frequented by children or pets; digitalis purpurea, or Common, image 97
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — particularly bees and hummingbirds; it boasts tall spikes adorned with tubular blooms in shades of, image 128
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Toxic if ingested‚Äîan important consideration for pet-friendly gardens, image 86
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — spiky racemes of tubular flowers which blossom in early to mid-summer; particularly bees and hummingbirds, image 119
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — place foxgloves in the mid to back borders for a visually striking backdrop; so caution should be taken if, image 130
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — their towering flower spikes provide excellent vertical structure and are a magnet for pollinators; place, image 100
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — spiky racemes of tubular flowers which blossom in early to mid-summer; particularly bees and hummingbirds, image 146
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — is an enchanting biennial that brings vertical drama and a touch of wilderness to any garden setting; their, image 115
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — which can lead to naturalization in the right conditions; they will benefit from regular watering during, image 72
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden; this European native boasts tall, image 79
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — spiky racemes of tubular flowers which blossom in early to mid-summer; particularly bees and hummingbirds
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — Flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds; which can lead to, image 57
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — They pair well with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials, image 50
Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) — While moderately drought-resistant once established
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