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Foxglove

Graceful flower spires, beautiful in the garden or bouquet and attractive to hummingbirds. Stunning planted at woodland's edge or in the shaded garden with clustered bellflower, bleeding hearts and variegated hostas. Trim faded flowers for rebloom.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Blanket Flower

Coral Bells

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Foxglove

  • Botanical name

    Digitalis purpurea

  • Variety

    Dalmatian Purple

  • Zone

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

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    24-48" (61-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Phoebe K.'s collection