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Digitalis purpurea

Genus: Digitalis - Species: purpurea - Family: Plantaginaceae

Phonetic Spelling: dij-ee-TAH-liss pur-PUR-ee-ah

Common Names:

  • Common Foxglove
  • Foxglove

Tags

hummingbird friendly
full sun tolerant
white flowers
summer flowers
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
partial shade tolerant
wildlife friendly
pink flowers
nectar plant spring
deer resistant
annual
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
perennial
spring interest
fantz
biennial
spotted leaves
purple
bumblebee friendly

Quick Facts

  • Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Europe

  • Life Cycle:
    • Biennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Perennial
    • Annual
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Was used to treat heart conditions, but is highly poisonous if used incorrectly.

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