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purple foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A classic cottage garden plant with tall spikes of tubular purple, pink, or white flowers spotted inside. Often grown as a biennial, it self-seeds readily and tolerates part shade well.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Western Europe
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation