Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox'

Also Known As

Digitalis purpurea ssp heywood 'Silver Fox'
Silver Fox Foxglove

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox' plant details

Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, floriferous, long-blooming, toxic, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A refined beauty of the border, 'Silver Fox' has soft, touchable leaves and spires of clustered thimble-shaped flowers of a dewy pink and cream, with "beauty spots" scattered within. Nectar-rich florets are irresistible to bees. Late spring to summer bloom. Poisonous.