Camelot 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
Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
18–24 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
Seed propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division