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Digitalis purpurea
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FoxglovePerennial, DeciduousFamily: Plantaginaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Digitalis purpurea
Digitalis purpurea is a native European foxglove woodland plant with spikes of tubular purple flowers with a spotted throat. However its cultivars appear in many guises, some dwarf and others very tall, with flowers in shades of pink, purple white and red, while other species contribute yellow or rusty brown shades to the range. It's a popular biennial for a shady spot and looks fantastic when grown en masse at the back of a border. Its blooms are extremely attractive to bumblebees. Digitalis purpurea self-seeds freely and will quickly naturalise in the garden.
Grow Digitalis purpurea in moist but well-drained soil in sun to shade. Allow plants to seed before cutting back the flowering stem – this may encourage a second flush of blooms to grow.
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Digitalis ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife
Digitalis ‘Purpurea’ 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 ‘Purpurea’ poisonous?
Digitalis ‘Purpurea’ 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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