Stately spires of spotted, bell-shaped flowers. Cottage garden royalty.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Part Sun or Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 3-5'
- Bloom Colors
- PurplePinkWhiteYellow
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant✂ Cut Flower
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About This Name
Digitalis purpurea is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Foxglove unambiguously. The genus Digitalis places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Foxglove, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Digitalis purpurea will give you the most precise results.