- Botanical name: Digitalis parviflora
- Common name: Foxglove
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
- Prefers rich soil
Foxgloves are European woodland plant that come in many forms – some dwarf and others very tall, usually in shades of pink and red. Most varieties are biennial, meaning they flower in their second year, before setting seed and dying. Foxgloves look fantastic in the middle to back of ornamental borders, where their tall flowering spires lift the eye to the furthest reaches of the garden. They’re also much prized by bumblebees and other pollinating insects.
Digitalis parviflora is an unusual perennial foxglove with tall spikes of orange-brown flowers. The foliage at the base is dark green and glossy.
Keep the soil moist in summer, and cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Mulch in early spring.
How to grow Digitalis parviflora
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Plant size
60cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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M
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J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
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A
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J
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J
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A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
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Do Take cuttings in April |
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Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
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Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
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O
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N
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D
Do not Prune in December |
| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do Collect seeds in July |
A
Do Collect seeds in August |
S
Do not Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Digitalis parviflora and wildlife
Digitalis parviflora is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Digitalis parviflora poisonous?
Digitalis parviflora can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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