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Digitalis purpurea
Also Known As
- Foxglove
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 36"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Digitalis purpurea plant details
Digitalis purpurea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis purpurea
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
- Flowers: magenta, pink and purple blooms in spring
- Uses: cutting garden, native plant, self-sowing, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis purpurea
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Digitalis purpurea
By: Kristine Paulus
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How to Grow Digitalis purpurea
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Digitalis for your garden
aka Lamarck's Foxglove
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Isoplexis canariensis
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Common Foxglove, Foxglove
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Rusty Foxglove
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in summer
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