Digitalis purpurea subsp. heywoodii 'Silver Fox'

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FoxgloveBiennial, EvergreenFamily: Plantaginaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Digitalis 'Silver Fox'

Foxgloves are European woodland plants 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 'Silver Fox' is an unusual foxglove. It has silvery foliage coated in a thick layer of soft hair, similar to lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina). Flowers are pure white and delicately spotted. Like all foxgloves, Digitalis 'Silver Fox' is ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border in full sun to full shade.

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Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ and wildlife

Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ poisonous?

Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People

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