Digging Dog Nursery perennials

Digitalis purpurea
‘Snow Thimble’
at Digging Dog

Digitalis

Foxglove

Digitalis used to be called “Folks Glove,” because its flower resembled the finger of gloves worn by “good folk” or fairies, who, like the plant, dwell in deep hollows and woody dells. This poisonous herb grows easily in any fertile soil, seeds itself freely, and lends a naturalized look at the edge of woodlands, especially when combined with Aruncus, Actaea, or ferns.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Snow Thimble’ full sun  partial shade

Majestic spires of snowy white flowers rise above upright stems and attractive lanceolate leaves. Touted as the first seed strain of pure white blooms, this biennial Foxglove looks outstanding in a drift with Corydalis ‘Blue Panda’, and perpetuates itself by easily reseeding. Zone 5/6.

Blooms May–July.

Size: 3-1/2'–4' high x 18" wide; hardy to zone 6.

AVAILABLE MAY 2008

Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble (P-1104)
Each $6.00
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~F.L. in New Hampshire


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