Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Common Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Perennials · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) has a clumping / dense / erect growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: cuneate, lanceolate, ovate. Flower colours recorded: cream/tan, pink, purple/lavender, white.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: clumping, dense, erect. Outdoor hardiness is listed below; choose a sheltered growing site appropriate to your plant and pot.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Parent Gery · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Keep the organic-rich soil moist; drought stress reduces flowering.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: High Organic Matter. Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Through the seasons
Remove some spent spikes to limit seedlings, but retain seed-producing flowers if natural renewal is wanted.
Pets & little ones
The source lists high poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: flowers, leaves, roots, stems. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.