Wayside Gardens Digitalis
Best vertical accent for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pest-resistant floral color.
These foxgloves deliver high-impact, vertical drama to your garden without the usual wait for vernalization. While their toxicity makes them a no-go for households with curious pets, they are a brilliant, low-maintenance choice for deterring deer and attracting hummingbirds to your borders.
$12.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking bold vertical color and dramatic contrast
- Impatient growers wanting immediate first-year floral results
- Conservationists building habitats for hummingbirds and native bees
Who should skip it
- Families with curious toddlers or roaming household pets
- Gardeners desiring long-term, low-maintenance perennial plantings
- Busy homeowners looking for strictly hands-off garden maintenance
Performance breakdown
Bloom density
Heavy, consistent flowering creates a high-impact visual display for borders.
Pest resistance
Natural toxicity keeps deer and rabbits away from your garden beds.
Pollinator appeal
Vibrant tubular blooms act as a magnet for local hummingbirds.
Ease of establishment
Early flowering without vernalization makes for a stress-free planting experience.
Versatility of placement
Compact upright habit works perfectly in both containers and tight borders.
Soil adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 inches
Mature Width
14 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Soil
Normal, loamy, Clay, Sandy, Acidic, Alkaline
Genus
Digitalis
Species
purpurea
Growth Habit
Upright
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
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