Digitalis purpurea

Foxglove

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Tall biennial herb with tubular bell-shaped flowers on spikes. Highly toxic due to cardiac glycosides. Prefers cool temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Foxglove
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Digitalis
Species Purpurea
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Late spring to early summer, tubular flowers on spikes
Leaf Color Grey-green / Deep green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soil with high organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, reduce after flowering

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade, protects from intense afternoon heat

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Fertilization

Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring before blooming

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes to prevent self-seeding and encourage health

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
80 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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