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Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender' (common foxglove) bears showy, spotted pink and white and fragrant flowers during late spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender' (common foxglove) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.