Foxglove is a simple plant to cultivate and an excellent addition to any garden. Its medicinal properties make it a valuable addition to any garden, and its blooms will add a splash of color to any area.
Foxglove Care
Digitalis purpurea
What is the plant
The striking biennial plant Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is native to Europe and Asia. Foxglove is a well-known plant with purple-pink flowers with darker spots on the lower lip that can grow up to 6.5 feet (2 m) tall, its main identification feature. Its leaves are oval-shaped and hairy, forming a rosette in the first year and an alternate arrangement on older plants.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
7°C - 15°C
Hardiness zone
4 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Container
It can be grown in containers but must be large enough to support the plant's extensive root system and most definitely have to have good drainage. Even though the plant can be grown in containers, Foxglove is still not considered to be a good indoor plant.
Fun fact
Interestingly, it is the source of the drug digitalis, commonly used to treat heart conditions. It has been used medicinally since the 18th century, although it is toxic in large doses.
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