Digitalis purpurea

Type	Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Column-Shaped, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Purple Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Digitalis purpurea cultivation notes: The foxglove prefers a fertile well drained garden soil,. But will tolerate a dry soil. Best grown in half shade, it will tolerate full sun. Stake in summer, water when dry. Dead head after flowering.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap.