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Digitalis purpurea Candy Mountain

Foxglove

Tall spikes of tubular, bell-shaped, candy-pink flowers sport darker freckles on the inside of the blooms. The individual flowers face upward so the effect is colourful and showy. Plants may need to be staked. Toxic if eaten.

  • »  Tall spikes of brilliant candy-pink, bell-shaped flowers
  • »  Dark-coloured freckles in the throat of each flower
  • »  Flowers are upward facing
  • »  Mid-green, oblong leaves have deep veining
  • »  Bloom Time: All summer
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain'

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. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain'

Best grown in average to medium moisture, a well-drained soil, in partial shade. Can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Plants rarely require staking due to the sturdy stems. It is considered a biennial, so allow the plant to reseed.