Foxglove, Giant Spotted

Giant Spotted foxgloves produce dramatic 4-6 foot spires covered in large tubular flowers with beautiful spotted throats in pinks, purples, and whites. Hummingbirds love these cottage garden classics, and they readily self-seed to create magical drifts.

Foxglove: Bring dramatic vertical interest to your garden with Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), a stunning biennial known for its irresistible attraction to hummingbirds. These show-stopping plants develop large, velvety rosettes of leaves in the first year, followed by towering 3-5 foot flower spikes in the second year, showcasing magnificent tubular blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow. Note: All parts of the foxglove plant contain toxic cardiac glycosides and are strictly ornamental; exercise caution around children and pets.

• Growing Tips: Transplant in spring or fall, spacing 12-18 inches apart; plants bloom in their second year and frequently self-sow, creating beautiful naturalized colonies.

• Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (this variety exhibits greater shade tolerance than many flowering plants).

• Preferred Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil that maintains consistent moisture.

• Harvest Details: Non-edible as all parts are highly toxic; cut flower spikes for arrangements when approximately half the blooms are open; remove spent flowers promptly to prevent the spread of toxic seeds.