Foxglove

Uses:

  • Use As A Thriller In Containers
  • Cottage Garden
  • Specimen or Focal Point

Features:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Cut Flowers
  • Low Maintenance
  • Deer/Rabbit Resistant

Sunlight:

  • Partial Shade to Full Sun
  • At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sun

Growing Zones:

Foxglove Care

Foxgloves attract attention with their tall spires of bell-shaped flowers. Typically biennials, these plants tend to bloom their second year. The fuzzy oblong leaves form attractive rosettes. Foxgloves are adaptable to a variety of sunlight and soil conditions and will add height and drama to any corner of the garden.

About Foxglove

Genus
Species
Family
Digitalis
10+
Plantaginaceae

Common Names:

Fairy's Glove


Native To:

Europe, western and central Asia, North Africa

Plant Type:

Perennials

Foliage Type:

Herbaceous

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flower Color:

Flower Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer

Growth Habit:

Upright, tall

Attracts:

Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Tolerates:

Drought, Heat, Humidity

Resists:

Deer, Disease, Pests

Scientifically known as Digitalis purpurea, these plants are striking and iconic perennial plant that graces gardens and wild landscapes with its tall spires of tubular, bell-shaped flowers. Foxglove is grown for its stunning appearance, and include a wide range of colors such as deep purples, pinks, and whites. These captivating flowers, often adorned with delicate freckles or spots, are a favorite among gardeners looking for a consistent flowering plant every year with minimal care.

Foxglove's upright stature, typically reaching 3 to 6 feet in height, makes it a prominent presence in any garden, attracting pollinators like bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.