Do Foxgloves Flower?

Foxglove is known scientifically as Digitalis purpurea and, besides being a source of heart medication, it also produces flowers. Consider foxglove flowers for shady areas in your garden.

Appearance

• Foxglove flowers are about 2 inches long and may be white, pink, purple, lavender or yellow. The flowers are shaped like tubes and there are tiny dark specks on the inside of the tube. The flower stalks grow to be between 3 and 5 inches high.

Time Span

• Foxgloves produce flowers when they are 2 years old. According to Washington State University, the flowers bloom in late spring and last for four weeks.

Warning

• Every part of the foxglove plant, including the flowers, is poisonous. Avoid planting it in places with small children or where pets roam.

Advantages

• Not only is the foxglove an attractive flower, it also attracts hummingbirds to the garden.

Cultivation

• Plant foxgloves in cool climates in moist, acidic soil. They do well in partial shade. They are suited for USDA growing zones 4 through 10.