Foxglove (Digitalis spp.)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to part shade
• Prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer
• May rebloom with deadheading or in cool climates

Size:

Height: 2 to 5 feet tall, depending on the variety
Width: 1 to 2 feet spread

Attributes:

• all spikes of tubular, bell-like flowers
• Excellent vertical accent in borders or woodland gardens
• Attracts hummingbirds and bees
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Caution: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Often reseeds, maintaining its place in the garden.

Companion:

• Columbine (Aquilegia)
• Coral Bells (Heuchera)
• Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
• Ferns
• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
• Campanula (Bellflower)
• Astilbe
• Brunnera
• Hostas
• Salvia