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Digitalis purpurea

Common Foxglove

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This biennial Foxglove will reach up to 4' when blooming in the early summer. The large spire of huge, bell-shaped flowers ranges from purple to pink to cream with purple specks. Large, textured leaves form an attractive rosette until bloom time. This plant likes a moist, filtered-sun area similar to the Lobelias and Columbines. -Holland Wildflower Farm

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Poisonous

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).