Flowers - Foxglove
The Foxglove flower (Digitalis purpurea) is a dramatic biennial. Produces towering 2'-3' spires of bell-shaped blossoms in shades of pink, purple, and white, often with contrasting speckles. Grows 3'-5' tall on sturdy stems with lance-shaped foliage. Perfect for a cottage garden.
Compounds found in the leaves are used to make the heart drug Digoxin, but the entire plant is poisonous and should not be ingested.
- Life cycle: Biennial
- Bloom season: Spring, summer
- Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Ambition, creativity, energy, insincerity, intuition, pride
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea
- Hardiness zones: 4-9
- Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
- Days to maturity: 2nd year
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
- Spacing between plants:18"-24" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 20-30 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-70F
- Soil types: Loamy, rich, well-drained
- Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
- Frost tolerant: Yes
- Drought tolerant: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
QUICK LINKS
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