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| Identification |
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Genus
Digitalis
Species
purpurea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
foxglove
Family
VERONICACEAE
Specimen number
S11128
Data source
ColorNat p16;HtZn p107;MedPl p199
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Digitalis purpurea have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Chartreuse is the most typical color produced by Foxglove. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (Alum is typically used as a mordant to fix the colors.) This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Partial shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Leaves
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
cardiac
diuretic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It can be fatal if an overdose is taken.
Medicinal notes
Digitalis purpurea is thought to have beneficial uses as either a cardiac or a diuretic. Foxglove is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the leaves. It can be fatal if an overdose is taken. The leaves of this plant are toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Dye color
chartreuse
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Digitalis purpurea is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Digitalis purpurea has coarse hairy arrow-shaped leaves in clumps. Flowers: Foxglove has cup shaped flowers with spotted throats on tall stalks. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until August. Flowers are often found in such colors as purple, pink or white, with an accent in brown.
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