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Genus: Digitalis Species: purpurea Common Name: Common Foxglove Family: Veronicaceae + Plantaginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Western Mediterranean Habit: Herbaceous Biennial or Perennial Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Pink, purple, white or yellowish Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant is suitable for borders, woodland gardens and as a specimen plant. Flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds. Foxglove leaves are poisonous, and are the source of the drug digitalis. Monitor plant for leaf spot, powdery mildew, crown rot, mealy bugs, aphids, Japanese beetles, and slugs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.