Foxglove Plants

The striking spike-flowering perennial/ biennial Digitalis purpurea (commonly called foxglove) displays tall stems of tubular, bell-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, white or yellow that rise above basal rosettes of foliage. In Canadian gardens, it performs best in part shade to full sun (more shade in hotter sites) and in rich, moist but well-drained soil—allowing true flower spires to develop. While many foxglove varieties behave as biennials (forming foliage in year one and flowering in year two), some newer cultivars and perennial species permit earlier blooms; they are also valued for their pollinator appeal. Please note: all parts of foxglove are toxic if ingested, so plant with care around children and pets. Explore our collection at Wildwood Express to bring timeless cottage-garden elegance to your landscape.