Digitalis, Common Foxglove, Lady's Glove 'Candy Mountain'

Digitalispurpurea

Genus
Digitalis (dig-ee-TAH-liss)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ellicott City, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Norwood, Massachusetts

Otis, Massachusetts

Southborough, Massachusetts

Jackson, Missouri

Elba, New York

Pittsford, New York

Enid, Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma

Leesburg, Virginia

Bellingham, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Jackson, MO (Zone 6b) | January 2012 | positive

This plant is one of the prettiest in my flower garden. It has good stature, blooms a long time, and a very pretty magenta color, It is...Read More

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Pittsford, NY (Zone 6a) | January 2012 | negative

I have clay soil so maybe that's the reason my luck with this plant was so awfull.
I planted 3 in April 2010, and 2 died before Ju...Read More

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2006 | positive

A very unique growing Foxglove that faces upwards towards the sky, making it easy for you and bees to look inside! Stunning rosy pink blo...Read More

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