Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

Also Known As

Dalmatian Purple Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-40"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' plant details

Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’, also known as Foxglove, is a clumping herbaceous perennial that displays tall spikes of outward facing, bell-shaped flowers above a mounding rosette of deep green foliage. Displays large, rich purple flowers with speckled throats. Attracts hummingbirds. Foxglove are perfect for creating a vertical accent in mixed borders and beds and containers. This easy care plant tolerates a wide range of growing environments.