Foxglove

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Digitalis
Plantaginaceae
Native Plants
Zone 410

Foxglove thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, well-draining soil. This stunning biennial produces tall spikes of tubular flowers in the second year. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and prevent excessive self-seeding.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

-30°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
British Columbia
California
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
Chile Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colombia

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Hummingbirds
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2018 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)

No nurseries currently have this species in stock.