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Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type biennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain' (foxglove) bears spotted bright pink and white blooms during late spring to mid summer. This biennial is upright and has deep green foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning biennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain' (foxglove) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Be aware that bees and wasps are attracted to this biennial.