Foxglove (purple) seeds

Foxglove (Purple) : 400+ seeds per pack

Purple Foxglove, also known by its scientific name Digitalis purpurea, is a biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant that is native to Europe but has become naturalized in many parts of the world. It belongs to the Plantaginaceae family, which also includes other popular garden plants such as snapdragons and penstemons.

Purple Foxglove is a tall plant that can grow up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) in height. It forms a basal rosette of dark green, lance-shaped leaves that are up to 10 inches (25 cm) long. In the second year of growth, the plant produces a tall spike of bell-shaped flowers that can be up to 2 feet (60 cm) long. The flowers are typically a deep shade of purple, but they can also be pink or white, and they have speckles on the inside of the bell-shaped corolla.

Purple Foxglove prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for cottage gardens and woodland plantings. However, it is important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and can cause serious health problems if consumed in large quantities. Therefore, it is important to exercise caution when growing this plant around pets and children, and to wear gloves when handling the plant.