Foxglove
Foxglove
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Digitalis purpurea
Welsh: Bysedd y Cwm
Tall and stately, with its hanging purple spotted bells, this is a plant loved not only by bees but also fairies. They were said to give the flowers to foxes to enable them to sneak magically into hen houses and away with their spoils. A biennial plant that will self-seed freely.
Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Early Summer
Colour: Purple
Height: 90–150 cm
Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Soil: Moist but Well-drained, Humus-rich
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. One of Britain's most valuable native plants for bumblebees. All parts are poisonous if eaten.
Native Status: Native
Suitable For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens
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