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Digitalis purpurea 'Giant Shirley'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Digitalis purpurea 'Giant Shirley' (common foxglove) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is matte and medium 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, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Digitalis purpurea 'Giant Shirley' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.