Foxglove

Foxglove

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Foxglove flowers are a timeless beauty, featuring tall, tubular, flower spikes reaching 3-5 feet in height, in stunning shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow, each with a speckled throat. This biennial or short-lived perennial is perfect for cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed borders. Foxglove flowers are highly attractive to bees, particularly bumblebees, which are drawn to the speckled patterns inside the flowers, which host a trove of nectar. Foxglove has a history in modern pharmacology, having been the source of digoxin, which has been used to treat heart conditions for centuries. However, Foxglove should not be ingested.

Also Known As:  Digitalis, Fairy Gloves, Witches' Gloves, Dead Man's Bells, Fairy Caps, Thimbles, Cowflops, Goblin Gloves, Fairy Thimbles, Lusmore.

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    Plant Name:
    		 Foxglove
    Latin Name:
    		 Digitalis purpurea
    Days to Germinate: 14 - 21
    Days to Bloom: 720
    Plant Height: 3 - 4 Feet
    Bloom Diameter: 4 - 14 Inches
    Growth Habit: Upright
    USDA Zones: 3-10
    Lifespan: Biennial
    Brand: TomorrowSeeds
    Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
    GMO: No
    Pollination:
    		 Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
    Seeds Packed For*: 2025


    *Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.


    Planting Instructions:

     

     

    Soil Preparation:

    Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.
     

    Planting:

    Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last average frost date in Spring. Harden off seedlings then transplant to a permanent location in Spring after the ground has thawed and all danger of frost has passed. For Fall planting, direct sow in late Fall before the ground freezes.  To direct sow, add 1/2" - 3/4" layer of peat moss, sawdust, or potting soil to a mostly clear surface then broadcast seeds. Gently water to push seeds into the medium. Keep plants moist. Plants flower in the the 2nd year then die to produce seeds for self-seeding.

     

    Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
    Spacing:
    		 12 inches