Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

Foxglove


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses

  • Rose-purple flowers with maroon spots
  • Compact green foliage
  • Blooms earlier than other foxglove
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Foxglove prefers moist, well drained, acidic soil. Plant in full sun - light shade. Location should be somewhat sheltered from heavy wind.


Height: 22-28 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Focal Point
  • Container

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained