Purple Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Hardy biennial with spikes of tubular purple flowers Description: Spotted dark purple on the inside; flowers in late spring to early summer Habit: Flower stalks grow to 3-5 feet high; broad basal leaves spread 18 to 24 inches Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, rich, well-drained garden soils Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 Origin: Europe Attributes: Deer resistant, Attracts beesBoth white and purple Foxgloves were grown in American gardens by 1735, and... - Purple Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). |