Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' - Foxglove from NVK Nurseries Photo from Ball Horticulture

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

  • Tall spikes of rose-purple bell-shaped flowers with speckled dark purple throats
  • Mid-green oval leaves have deep veining
  • First-year-flowering perennial foxglove
  • Bloom Time: Early summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
60-100 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best grown in average to medium moisture and a well-drained soil, in partial shade. Can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Plants rarely require staking due to the sturdy stems. As with most cultivars, this perennial self-seeds. First-year-flowering selection. 

Additional Notes about Foxglove:


Caution: All parts of digitalis, if ingested, can cause illness. Digitalis has been used as a heart stimulant for centuries. External contact with plant parts can cause irritation for some people.