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Digitalis purpurea Dalmatian Purple

Foxglove

A shorter version of the foxglove family with purple blooms and heavily spotted, maroon throats.

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

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-100 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
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 'Dalmatian Purple'

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 'Dalmatian Purple'

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. As like most, this cultivar self-seeds. First year flowering selection.