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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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