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Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’
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Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’
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Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’


Foxglove

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.190.310


This is a unique selection of Foxglove, flowering well even the first year. It forms a low rosette of green leaves, with tall spikes of deep lavender-purple bells, each spotted inside with maroon purple. Deadhead first-year blooms by trimming back the spent flower stems to base of the plant, to encourage overwintering and a second year of bloom. These perform best in a rich, moist soil. Allow plants to form seed in the second year and they may self-sow to produce future generations. New seedlings that appear can be easily moved in their first season, while still small. Plants may need to be staked. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.

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Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium