Digitalis purpurea
Common Name: Common foxglove
Type: Herbaceous biennial, can establish in a garden as if perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Exposure: Any
Soil: Well-drained, any soil, but quality and moisture will show in the size of the plants
Plant Height x Width: 2-5' x 1'
Flower: Large, purple flower spikes
Maintenance: Transplant as small rosettes
Landscape use: Mixed borders, cottage garden
Pest and Disease: None
Comments: D. x martonensis is a perennial that comes true to seed - cut back flowered stem and clean up basal growth
D. grandiflora is a perennial with evergreen basal leaves and creamy-yellow flowers
Type: Herbaceous biennial, can establish in a garden as if perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Exposure: Any
Soil: Well-drained, any soil, but quality and moisture will show in the size of the plants
Plant Height x Width: 2-5' x 1'
Flower: Large, purple flower spikes
Maintenance: Transplant as small rosettes
Landscape use: Mixed borders, cottage garden
Pest and Disease: None
Comments: D. x martonensis is a perennial that comes true to seed - cut back flowered stem and clean up basal growth
D. grandiflora is a perennial with evergreen basal leaves and creamy-yellow flowers