Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' - Foxglove
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Foxglove
Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy'
Flower color: Mix of pink, purple, and white
Mature height: 0.6–0.9 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, with floral spikes
Blooming period: Late spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich 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 in place for natural self-seeding.
The 'Foxy' variety is known for its early blooming and spectacular bicolored flowers. Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and floral arrangements, it attracts bees and butterflies while adding remarkable vertical texture to the landscape.