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Foxglove is a cool-season flowering plant with an upright growth habit and tall flowering spikes. It adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. This plant establishes steadily from seed and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas. It prefers cooler conditions and consistent moisture, making it suitable for spring and early summer growth in mild environments.
Features
- Upright flowering plant with tall spike formation
- Well suited to partial shade and cooler climates
- Suitable for borders, beds, and naturalized plantings
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil conditions
- Steady growth under cool-season conditions
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea
- Common Name (US): Foxglove
- Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, biennial or short-lived perennial
- USDA Zones: 4-9
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Growing Season: Cool to mild season
- Sowing Season: February to April and September to October
- Germination Time and Conditions: 14-21 days at 18-22°C; requires light for germination
- Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Mature Plant Size: 90-150 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 30-45 cm between plants
