Digitalis purpurea Foxglove (Scrophulariaceae)

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Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove
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The Digitalis purpurea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Foxglove.

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Latin Name:  Digitalis purpurea
Common Name:  Foxglove
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are highly poisonous[9, 10, 19, 65, 76, 222].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Acid soils in woods, heaths, mountain grasslands etc[9, 17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow early spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 20°c[175]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed it can be sown outdoors in situ in the spring or autumn.

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