Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' - Foxglove
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Foxglove
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'
Flower Color: Deep purple
Mature Height: 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft)
Mature Width: 0.3–0.5 m (1–1.5 ft)
Habit: Upright, with floral spikes
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness Zone: USDA 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Toxic if ingested
✂️ Care
Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and better branching. After flowering, prune the stems to promote compact growth. Leave a few spikes for natural self-seeding.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and floral arrangements, this variety attracts bees and butterflies while adding remarkable vertical texture to the landscape.

