Dalmatian Mix Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
dih-JIT-uh-lis pur-PUR-ee-uh
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A rugged perennial species with flowers on upright woody stems. Long lasting blooms in varying shades.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Design
Background
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Calcium Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division