Common foxglove 'Foxy'

Digitalis purpurea

How to grow Common foxglove 'Foxy'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Foxy is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Foxy from seed

Surface sow and keep evenly moist until germination.

Aim to sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Foxy about 70 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Foxy

Foxy is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Foxy

Clip flower stalks when spent, allow to dry completely brown and then shake over dish or other receptacle. Seeds are very tiny and usually a shade of tan or brown.

Other Names for Common foxglove 'Foxy'

foxglove

Footnotes

1 http://plants.steingg.com/12100001/Plant/3496/Foxy_Rose_Foxglove