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Digitalis purpurea (Excelsior Group)

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Digitalis purpurea (Excelsior Group) (common foxglove) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during early summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and hummingbirds are attracted to Digitalis purpurea (Excelsior Group) .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Digitalis purpurea (Excelsior Group) (common foxglove) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.