How to Care for Digitalis purpurea (Common foxglove)

Korean name: 디기탈리스

Digitalis purpurea is a tall flowering plant commonly grown for ornamental purposes, characterized by thick leaves and purple, tubular-shaped flowers. It typically grows as a biennial and prefers bright, indirect light. Its unique flower shape makes it popular in gardens and meadows.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Europe
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: toxic, ornamental, partial shade, purple flowers
• Also known as: Common foxglove, Purple foxglove

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Digitalis purpurea?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Digitalis purpurea?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Digitalis purpurea safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Digitalis purpurea good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..