Foxglove, another of our wildflowers that was taken into gardens just as it was found in the wild centuries ago, is famous for its beauty, but also because it is poisonous. Should not be planted with children around. (You'll be fine. Just don't chew on it!) This quality of the plant also led to its use in medicine which is very important. The “digitalis” well-known in treatment of heart conditions is derived from this species.
Even though it's from faraway England, the wild foxglove is beautifully established and very popular in our woodsy Pacific Northwest, in places like the Oswald State Park in Oregon. The photo above was taken there by nature photographer, Don Paulson.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015888 AM013168 (1 Pound) AM013169 (1/4 Pound)
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Common Name | Foxglove |
Botanical Name | Digitalis purpurea |
Seed Life Cycle | Biennial |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Flower Color | Purple |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 24-48" tall |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Europe, naturalized in US Pacific Northwest |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 21,780 sq ft. 1 lb covers 2 acres |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |