Seedville Foxy Mix Foxglove

As a biennial, this foxglove typically grows foliage in its first year and produces flowers in its second year before completing its life cycle. You may need to sow seeds annually to ensure you have blooms every summer.

No, these plants are toxic if ingested. It is best to plant them in areas where children and pets do not play, and always wear gloves when handling the seeds or plants.

These foxgloves can grow in containers, provided the pot is large enough to accommodate their root system and has excellent drainage. Given their height of up to 36 inches, ensure the container is heavy enough to prevent tipping.

While they are marketed as thriving in shade, they are quite adaptable and can handle anything from full shade to partial sun. In hotter climates, they will appreciate some afternoon shade to protect the blooms.

You can start them indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date, or sow them directly outdoors once the soil has warmed in the spring. Because the seeds are tiny, press them lightly into the soil surface rather than burying them deep.

Foxgloves are known to self-seed if you leave the spent flower stalks in place at the end of the season. If you want to control their spread, simply deadhead the flowers before they drop their seeds.