Description
Digitalis (Foxglove)
Digitalis spp.
Plant Type
Biennial / Perennial
Biennial / Perennial
Sun Exposure
Part Shade to Full Sun
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 – 9
USDA Zones 4 – 9
Height / Spread
3–5 ft / 1.5–2 ft
3–5 ft / 1.5–2 ft
Bloom Time
Late Spring – Early Summer
Late Spring – Early Summer
About Digitalis
Digitalis, universally known as Foxglove, is a classic cottage garden favorite prized for its stately spires lined with tubular, thimble-shaped blossoms. Showing off intricate speckled throat markings in rich shades of purple, pink, rose, cream, peach, and white, Foxglove provides dramatic architectural height and English-garden charm to shaded borders and woodland beds.
Key Features
- Bee & Hummingbird Magnet: Long tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for bumblebees and hummingbirds seeking rich early-summer nectar.
- Shade Tolerant: Brightens up partially shaded garden areas and woodland edges where many flowering plants struggle.
- Deer & Rabbit Proof: Naturally toxic foliage makes it completely immune to browsing deer, rabbits, and garden pests.
- Dramatic Height: Tall flower spikes create striking vertical structure and focal points in cut-flower arrangements and flower borders.
Grower’s Tip: Foxgloves prefer moist, rich, well-draining soil in partial shade (though they tolerate full sun in cooler climates). Most traditional varieties are biennials or short-lived perennials that readily self-sow; leave late-season seed heads intact if you want a recurring display every spring!
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