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common foxglove

Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice'

Overview

Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice') is an amazing plant full of color and beauty. It's an elegant perennial with tall, sturdy stems and gorgeous, trumpet-shaped blooms, flaunting a variety of shades from pink to lavender. The blooms come in clusters on the top of the stem and bloom in the late spring and summer months. Nature lovers will appreciate that this plant is attractive to butterflies and bees, and it grows best in full sun to partial shade. Common foxglove is exceptionally low maintenance and very drought-tolerant, great for those with busy schedules. It will grow in almost any type of soil and can be easily divided or propagated by seed. This plant is perfect for anyone looking for a long-lasting beauty in the garden.

Care Guide

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Watering

Water common foxglove regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil evenly moist. Approximately 1 inch of water is required each week, provided either by rainfall or irrigation. During the summer months, water twice a week, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering so that the soil is only damp, not saturated. When planting, water the soil well, then reduce watering until new growth starts to appear, then increase water supply as the plant grows during the summer.

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Light

Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice') plants do best in full sun locations that receive direct sunlight for 6-8 hours a day. They prefer consistently warm temperatures and should be placed in a location that is shielded from the wind. Additionally, they should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, ranging from 28 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. This species of foxglove is drought tolerant but should be watered regularly during periods of hot, dry weather. Additionally, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet.

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Soil

Humus rich, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4–8.

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Pruning

Common foxglove, also known as Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice', should be pruned back after flowering. This can be done in the late summer, just as the plant is starting to go into dormancy. Cut the flowering stems back by half and remove any dead or scraggly growth. This will help to promote a bushier, healthier growth for the following season. For best results, prune every year at the same time and in the same manner.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Hummingbirds.

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant.

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