smooth foxglove

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A deciduous perennial to 1m tall, forming a basal clump of oval, dark green leaves, with erect leafy stems bearing loose racemes of brown-veined, light yellow flowers 3.5cm long in summer

Scientific classification

Species: smooth foxglove (Digitalis laevigata)
Genus: Digitalis
Family: Plantaginaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of smooth foxglove

Distribution map

Southern Europe

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of smooth foxglove

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smooth foxglove care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring or propagate by careful division in early spring. Try basal cuttings in spring - see softwood cuttings

Growing

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. Performs best in a humus-rich soil in sunny situation or partial shade. Generally a short-lived perennial

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