Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
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Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Foxgloves are European woodland plants that come in many forms - some dwarf and others very tall, usually in shades of pink and red. Most varieties are biennial, meaning they flower in their second year, before setting seed and dying.
Foxgloves look glorious in the middle to back of ornamental borders, where their tall flowering spires lift the eye to the furthest reaches of the garden. They're also much prized by bumblebees and other pollinating insects.
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora bears tall spires of pure white flowers. It's ideal for growing en masse at the back of a border, where its flowers will appear to glow in early evening light.
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Digitalis ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife
Digitalis ‘Purpurea’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
