Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Alpha Mix') in the Foxgloves Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Biennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height:	90 to 120cm
Flowers:	Showy
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds
Resistances:	Deer Resistant
Toxicity:	Other: The Latin word digitalis means finger and the blossoms of this flower fit the human finger almost perfectly. But the flowers and leaves are highly toxic, and this plant should not be grown in areas frequented by children.
Propagation: Seeds:	Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:	Division Other: Divide in early spring or fall
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Feb 19, 2024 2:14 AM concerning plant:

Another selection that puts on a good display if grown well. I have only grown a couple of plants and so my comparison is limited, but it seems to open a little slower than Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Colossal Excelsior Mix') and lasted longer in bloom than Colossial Excelsior (although if you want an impact statement, the latter does that better).

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Australis	On January 6, 2024	Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
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