Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') in the Foxgloves Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Biennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height:	24-36 inches
Plant Spread:	12 inches
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Bi-Color: Pink and purple
Bloom Size:	1"-2"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer
Uses:	Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds
Resistances:	Deer Resistant
Toxicity:	Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The Latin word digitalis means finger and the blossoms of this flower fit the human finger almost perfectly. But the flowers and leaves are highly toxic, and this plant should not be grown in areas frequented by children.
Propagation: Seeds:	Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:	Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Nov 13, 2022 4:49 AM concerning plant:

My plant of this must be very happy in its location, as it has produced quite a tall bloom stalk the first year after planting as well as half a dozen small offsets and several more small flowering stems branching off the main one. None of my other foxgloves have done this, so I suspect this one may be more vigorous.

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Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Aug 25, 2014 2:55 PM concerning plant:

This plant definitely needs a fair amount of shade and consistent moisture to thrive! It really lights up a shady border, with its two-toned effect of a brilliant color outside and a mottled pastel inside each bloom. Be careful with this one if you have pets or small children who nibble in your garden, as it can cause cardiac arrest.

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Plant Events from our members
carlysuko	On January 19, 2018	Potted up Potted up nine plants
carlysuko	On November 26, 2017	Seeds germinated
carlysuko	On November 18, 2017	Seeds sown Seeds sown in six cell pack with jiffy seed starting mix mixed with perlite, and a humidity dome on top. Obtained seeds from Swallowtail Garden Seeds.
paleohunter	On March 19, 2021	Obtained plant
Australis	On March 27, 2024	Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Australis	On October 8, 2023	Transplanted Planted in the front garden.
Australis	On October 8, 2023	Obtained plant Purchased a plant from Pinewood Nursery.
Australis	On February 7, 2023	Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Plant had finished blooming and was dying back; no offsets were produced, so it was removed from the garden. Seeds were collected.
Australis	From November 1, 2022 to December 5, 2022	Bloomed
Australis	On July 22, 2022	Transplanted Planted in the front garden.
Australis	On July 21, 2022	Obtained plant Purchased from Alowyn Gardens.

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