Foxglove

Dramatic flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Beautiful in the woodland garden with goatsbeard or cimicifuga, and breathtaking in mass plantings. Divide after blooming or allow to self-seed for years of enjoyment. Good cut flower.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

Daylily

Phlox

Plant Details

Common name

Foxglove
Botanical name

Digitalis purpurea
Variety

Candy Mountain
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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