Flower Farm Digitalis purpurea
Best reliable perennial for gardeners seeking elegant first year blooms.
A striking vertical accent that brings creamy, freckled peach tones to the garden. These robust growers establish quickly and offer reliable, extravagant blooms that work beautifully as cut flowers.
$17.00
at
White Flower Farm
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Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners seeking instant impact in their perennial beds
- Aesthetic-focused designers looking for subtle, romantic floral transitions
- Small-space gardeners needing reliable vertical interest without excessive height
Who should skip it
- Families with young children or curious pets roaming the garden
- Low-maintenance seekers wanting permanent, long-term perennial installations
- Xeriscape enthusiasts or those with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
First-season impact
Rapid establishment ensures dramatic vertical blooms almost immediately after planting.
Visual versatility
Soft peach tones blend effortlessly into both formal and cottage-style borders.
Cut flower utility
Sturdy, tall spikes provide excellent structure for fresh indoor arrangements.
Naturalization potential
Reliable self-sowing habits encourage effortless expansion across woodland garden beds.
Climate adaptability
Broad hardiness range makes them viable for most temperate growing zones.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal intervention beyond consistent soil moisture and afternoon shade.
Key Specs
Common Name
Foxglove
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Time
June-July
Mature Height
2-3 feet
Spacing
12 inches
Ships as
1 pint pot
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