Sunset Foxglove

Growing Digitalis (Foxglove)

These Old World perennials bloom from late spring into mid-summer (depending on the variety) and are easy-to-grow. In some areas hummingbirds will visit them for nectar, as will bumblebees. Digitalis are considered poisonous and are not eaten by rabbits and deer. Avoid planting Digitalis where small children and pets can chew on them.

Preferred growing conditions:

• They grow well in most any type of soil including clay that doesn't sit wet.
• Mulch with common mulching materials. Evergreen species (such as D. obscura and 'Honey Trumpet') like gravel mulch when planted in a xeriscape.
• Most do well with regular irrigation to keep the soil moderately moist. The evergreen species are more xeric.
• Plant in full sun or part sun.
• Just a few handfuls of compost and Yum Yum Mix in the planting hole is enough. But biennial varieties like a richer, more water retentive compost enriched soil.

Special comments

• Some seed-grown species can re-seed vigorously and should be deadheaded.

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