Common Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Common Name: Common Foxglove
Genus: Digitalis
Species: purpurea
The Latin translation of the word Digitalis refers to the shape of the flower; resembling the finger of a glove.
Category: Wildflowers
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Good for wildlife, A good architectural plant
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade | Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Purple, Pink, White |
| Foliage Colour: Blue/Green | Flowering Period: July & August |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Foxgloves can be classed as perennials but it is more common for them to be grown as biennials. They can be found growing wild throughout Europe, especially in woodland areas. Digitalis purpurea has large, broad, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are produced on tall spikes, each flower is cylinder shaped and there are usually distinctive spots on the inside of the cylinder. Flower colour can be purple, pink or white and the flowering period is during summer. Digitalis purpurea self-seeds freely.
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Orchid Foxglove
Digitalis 'Saltwood Summer'
Orchid foxglove
Digitalis 'Serendipity'
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Digitalis ferruginea
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