East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Digitalis 'Silver Fox'
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 fantastic 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 'Silver Fox' is an unusual foxglove. It has silvery foliage coated in a thick layer of soft hair, similar to lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina). Flowers are pure white and delicately spotted. Like all foxgloves, Digitalis 'Silver Fox' is ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border in full sun to full shade.
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Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ and wildlife
Digitalis ‘Silver fox’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
