Common foxglove 'stewartii'

Digitalis purpurea

How to grow Common foxglove 'stewartii'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that stewartii is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing stewartii from seed

Sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting stewartii

As stewartii is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting stewartii