Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' (Foxglove)
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' is an early-blooming foxglove variety prized for its elegant spikes of rich purple, bell-shaped flowers with beautifully speckled throats. This compact yet striking plant adds vertical beauty and vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and cottage-style landscapes.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Dalmatian Purple Foxglove
- Common Foxglove
- Purple Foxglove
- Garden Foxglove
- Dalmatian Series Foxglove
This charming perennial blooms earlier than traditional foxgloves and produces sturdy flower spikes filled with tubular blossoms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its compact size makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
- ✔ Elegant purple tubular flowers with spotted throats
- ✔ Early blooming foxglove variety
- ✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- ✔ Perfect for cottage gardens and borders
- ✔ Great vertical accent plant
- ✔ Ideal for pollinator gardens
Note: Foxglove prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. It is usually grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial but often self-seeds and returns in the garden.
Growing Zones: 4–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 24–36 in. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | 12–18 in. |
| Botanical Name: | Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Type: | Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial |
FAQ's
When does Dalmatian Purple Foxglove bloom?
This foxglove typically blooms from late spring to early summer and often flowers earlier than traditional varieties.
Do foxglove flowers attract pollinators?
Yes, foxgloves are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Is Dalmatian Purple Foxglove a perennial?
It is typically grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, but it may self-seed and return year after year.
Where should I plant foxglove?
Plant foxglove in garden beds, cottage gardens, or woodland borders with well-drained soil and partial sunlight.
Is foxglove easy to grow?
Yes, foxglove is relatively easy to grow and requires minimal care once established.
