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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
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

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Colossal Excelsior Mix'.

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Common names
  • Foxglove

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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2023-10-06
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2023-10-21
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2023-09-30
Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Feb 19, 2024 2:12 AM concerning plant:
    This selection puts on a spectacular display if grown well. It tends to open quickly, with much of the main stem open at the same time as well as the smaller side branches before the main stem has finished flowering.
Plant Events from our members
Australis On December 9, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Australis From September 27, 2023 to November 11, 2023 Bloomed
Australis On June 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted sole seedling from first sowing in front garden.
Australis On April 16, 2023 Seeds sown
Second sowing.
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