Foxglove is a perennial that has tall spikes bearing rows of tubular flowers with speckled throats. Blooms spring and fall, in a range of whites and purples. Does well as a container thriller or in container gardens.
- Landscape Size: 3′-4′ tall, 1′-2′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: High
- USDA Zone: 4a
- Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Bees, Toxic to Pets
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Thrives in enriched soil with good drainage. During blooming season, feed monthly with a rose and flower fertilizer. Prune away spent flower spikes to encourage more blooms.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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