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Felder Rushing
Scrophulariaceae
Digitalis purpurea
Common Foxglove, Purple Foxglove
A cottage garden classic, foxglove is a short-lived perennial (commonly listed as a biennial) that is native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe. In spring it produces basal rosettes of soft green leaves. By late spring to early summer tall, upright stems lined with lightly fragrant, tubular, rose-purple to pink flowers appear. These typically have spotted throats and are highly attractive to bees. There are many cultivars available that offer a broader color palette to include apricot, white selections.
The foxglove fares best in full to partial sun and humus-rich soil that is well drained. It gently self-seeds, which compensates for its short life span. This striking old-fashioned ornamental is a welcome addition to any perennial border. Its blooms also make superb cut flowers.
There are potential health concerns regarding this plant. To learn more go to http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Digitpu.htm
9 - 1
4 - 8
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
2'-5' / 0.6m - 1.5m
1'-2' / 0.3m - 0.6m
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Acidic, Neutral
Average
Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer
Showy
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach
Green, Gray Green
Yes
No
Single
Matte
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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