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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.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees. -
Medicinal properties
Widely used in the production of heart stimulant drugs. -
Place of origin
Europe, north west Africa, central Asia. -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Biennials and short lived perennials
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
Digitalis - Growing Guide
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting Combinations
