Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) $7.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 3-5 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Early Summer (May-July) • Colors: Purple-pink with spotted throats • Flower Size: 2-3 inch tubular flowers on tall spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Partial shade to full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Bumblebees: Primary pollinator • Hummingbirds: Nectar source • Long-tongued Bees: Specialist feeder • Beneficial Insects: Shelter
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Stake tall stems • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Protect crown in cold areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Columbine
Bleeding Heart
Ferns
Hostas
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Biennial or short-lived perennial • Self-seeding • Dramatic vertical accent • Deer resistant • Note: All parts toxic
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Perfect for cottage gardens and woodland edges.