Digitalis Purpurea 'Foxglove'
Digitalis Purpurea 'Foxglove'
Digitalis Purpurea 'Foxglove'
Our Digitalis Purpurea Foxglove Plant is a perfect addition to any garden. It's 2 feet tall with delicate purple flowers and produces seeds that will provide a colorful bloom the following year. It's an ideal choice for pollinators and attracts a variety of birds. Digitalis Purpurea Foxglove is a perennial plant. Foxglove prefers full sun to part shade and medium-moist, well-drained, average soils. The plant has oblong deep green leaves. The bright rosy-purple flowers with white speckled throats bloom from early to mid-summer. It is suitable for beds and borders.
Growing Foxglove
- Plant Digitalis purpurea 'Foxglove' in a location with partial shade to full sun, ensuring it receives some protection from the hottest midday sun in warmer climates.
- Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, particularly during the growing season.
- Use well-draining soil, rich in organic matter, to support healthy growth and prevent water-logging.
- Foxglove is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and thrives in cool to moderate climates with well-drained, fertile soil.
- Prune the plant after flowering by removing spent flower spikes to encourage a second bloom and to maintain plant health.
Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 5 to 7 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in 4 inch containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.