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Foxglove Seeds - Foxy
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Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea Foxy) - Colorful, prolific, and long-blooming, Foxglove Foxy is a reliable show-stealer in the early-summer garden, and they easily grow from flower seeds. These abundantly bushy plants produce big blooms of white, cream, yellow, and rosy-red.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Biennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
AAS WINNER
1967
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea Foxy) - Colorful, prolific, and long-blooming, Foxglove Foxy is a reliable show-stealer in the early-summer garden, and they easily grow from flower seeds. These abundantly bushy plants produce big blooms of white, cream, yellow, and rosy-red. Many of the blooms have charming spots of red inside the bell-shaped tubes. And the best part? They appear just 5 months after sowing Foxglove seeds, so you can grow this lovely flower even in areas where it isn't hardy! 1967 AAS Flower Winner.
Common Questions
How can I use foxglove in the landscape?
Use tall foxgloves in the landscape for the back row of mixed borders, to attract hummingbirds, and plant white foxglove flowers to brighten a moon garden.
Does foxglove spread aggressively?
Foxgloves freely self-seed, creating a sustained patch that produces flowers annually. However, foxglove is not considered an aggressive spreader.
How do I tell the difference between biennial and perennial foxgloves?
The common perennial type is the yellow foxglove (D. grandiflora), which has solid yellow flowers without the multiple colors found in biennials. If your foxglove has speckled colors in its throat, it is almost certainly a biennial that can be removed once the flowers are gone.
Will deer eat my foxglove plants?
No, deer tend to stay away from foxglove plants.
Do I need to prune back my flowers after blooms fade?
Cut back main flower spike as the blooms fade to encourage growth of flowering side shoots.
Is foxglove toxic?
Yes, foxglove is highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash your hands after handling. Toxic for dogs, cats, horses and humans.
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
4,535,924
SEASON
Biennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
Up to 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
1/4 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 1/2 pound per acre or 4 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea Excelsior Mix) - This mix is perfect for the cottage garden or bordering the back of the perennial garden. These tall stately beauties easily establish from Foxglove seeds. This biennial or short-lived perennial produces spires of large tubular flowers that are enchanting vertical accents in the sun or partial shade garden. The flowers are in colors that include cream, pink, purple, yellow and white. They bloom in late spring or early summer and if the main spike is cut, side shoots will develop and flower until September. Foxgloves look wonderful in a woodland setting, and they attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Sow Foxglove wildflower seeds in late spring to early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds on the surface and press them in gently. Keep the flower seeds and soil damp until germination takes place.