(Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxglove’)
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Foxglove is a biennial/short-lived perennial flower that is native to eastern Europe but can be commonly found growing in open woods, woodland clearings, moorland and heath margins, sea-cliffs, rocky mountain slopes, and hedge banks throughout the northeastern and northwestern United States. At maturity, this plant features thick, textured leaves at the base and tall spikes of tubular, dangling 2-3” blossoms of rose pink or purple with tiny contrasting spots. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer and rabbits, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
General Information
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Digitalis
Species: purpurea
Variety: Foxglove
Also Known As: Common Foxglove, Purple Foxglove, Finger Flower, Fairy Glove, Lady’s Glove, and Fairy Thimbles.
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity (Bloom): Summer
Crops: Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions: This plant prefers light, moist soil and partial shade but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 60°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 70°F. Foxglove needs warm (60ºF - 70ºF) soil.
Start Outdoors: Yes
Small Gardens?: Yes
Light: Sun. Partial Shade.
Water: This plant prefers consistently moist soil that drains well since soggy soil can cause disease. Water well especially in dry periods; a layer of mulch may help conserve moisture.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Height: 48-60"
Spacing: 18-24"
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
USDA Grow Zone: 4a-8b
Produces: thick, textured leaves at the base and tall spikes of tubular, dangling 2-3” blossoms of rose pink or purple with tiny contrasting spots.
Poisonous to Humans, Cats, Children, Dogs, and Horses.
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, severe headache, irregular and slow pulse, tremors, unusual color visions, convulsions, Cardiac arrhythmias, death
Poison Toxic Principle: cardiac glycosides
Causes Contact Dermatitis: No
Poison Part: Flowers, Leaves, Roots, and Stems.
Genus: Digitalis
Species: purpurea
Variety: Foxglove
Also Known As: Common Foxglove, Purple Foxglove, Finger Flower, Fairy Glove, Lady’s Glove, and Fairy Thimbles.
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity (Bloom): Summer
Crops: Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions: This plant prefers light, moist soil and partial shade but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 60°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 70°F. Foxglove needs warm (60ºF - 70ºF) soil.
Start Outdoors: Yes
Small Gardens?: Yes
Light: Sun. Partial Shade.
Water: This plant prefers consistently moist soil that drains well since soggy soil can cause disease. Water well especially in dry periods; a layer of mulch may help conserve moisture.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Height: 48-60"
Spacing: 18-24"
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
USDA Grow Zone: 4a-8b
Produces: thick, textured leaves at the base and tall spikes of tubular, dangling 2-3” blossoms of rose pink or purple with tiny contrasting spots.
Poisonous to Humans, Cats, Children, Dogs, and Horses.
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, severe headache, irregular and slow pulse, tremors, unusual color visions, convulsions, Cardiac arrhythmias, death
Poison Toxic Principle: cardiac glycosides
Causes Contact Dermatitis: No
Poison Part: Flowers, Leaves, Roots, and Stems.