DIGITALIS
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DIGITALIS
Commonly known as Foxglove
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Genus of 25 species of biennials, perennials and shrubs from Europe, the Canary Islands and Madeira, northwestern Africa and central Asia, generally found in open woodland.
D. purpurea is the common and well-loved foxglove though etymologically probably refers to fairy bells rather than Reynard's mittens.
The medical use for this dangerous plant was discovered in 1785 by William Withering. Effects were recognised but not understood.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Northern Spain. -
Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousClump forming perennial. Lance-shaped, softly hairy dark-green leaves 8-20cm (3-8in) long. Small flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) long in dense racemes.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Tolerates allExcept very wet or dry. Most prefer humus- rich soil.
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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