Common Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Scrophulariaceae · perennial · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
4 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to June
Origin
Europe
Field Observations
Common Foxglove: Full bloom
June 3, 2026 · Kent Area
Watch for this season
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Downy MildewModerate
Late Spring - Summer Transition
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Phenological Calendar
View full calendar (1 stages)
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' | '' Observed |
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