Foxglove Lady’s Glove Mixed Colors Seeds (Digitalis purpurea) Tall spires of bell-shaped blooms in mixed shades. A classic cottage garden biennial that attracts bees and hummingbirds.
Minimum: 150+ Seeds
Grace your garden with the dramatic vertical charm of Foxglove Lady’s Glove, a classic biennial that sends up tall spires filled with soft, bell-shaped blooms in a mix of romantic shades like lavender, rose, cream, and blush. This iconic cottage garden favorite thrives in part sun to dappled shade, bringing an air of old-world magic to beds, borders, and pollinator patches.
Bees and hummingbirds are irresistibly drawn to its tubular flowers, making it a stunning addition to wildlife-friendly spaces. Whether nestled at the back of a border or used to frame a garden path, foxgloves bring structure, movement, and seasonal drama.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It:
🌼 Tall Spikes with Bell-Shaped Blooms
🎨 Beautiful Mix of Soft, Romantic Colors
🦋 Loved by Bees, Hummingbirds, and Beneficial Insects
🌱 Adds Height and Grace to Garden Designs
🏡 Perfect for Cottage Gardens and Shaded Corners
🏡 Perfect For:
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Cottage-style and pollinator gardens
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Shaded or woodland borders
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Back-of-bed plantings for layered effect
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Naturalizing near trees or fences
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Wildlife-friendly landscapes
🌱 Planting and Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea
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Plant Type: Biennial (blooms in second year)
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Height: 3 to 5 feet tall
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Planting Time: Late summer to fall for blooms the next year
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Seeding Depth: Surface sow, press lightly into soil
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Germination: 14 to 21 days
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Sunlight: Part shade to filtered sun
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Watering: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
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Zones: USDA 4 to 9
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Toxicity: Note that foxglove is toxic if ingested
🌸 Growing Tips:
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Start indoors or direct sow in late summer for flowering the following spring
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Leave spent blooms for natural reseeding or deadhead for tidier beds
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Mulch in fall to protect overwintering rosettes
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Use caution around pets and children due to plant toxicity
Foxglove Lady’s Glove is both delicate and dramatic, bringing height, harmony, and pollinator appeal to garden spaces. With its classic beauty and easy charm, it’s a must-have for gardeners looking to add structure and grace to their floral palette.