Foxglove
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Foxglove
Digitalis L.
Foxglove is a tall flower with beautiful bell-shaped blooms. It grows in gardens and woodlands, adding a touch of magic to nature.
Habitat: Gardens and woodlands
Appearance
The Foxglove has a tall, upright stem, often reaching over 1.5 meters, topped with a striking spire of bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms are typically purple, pink, or white, featuring unique darker spots on their inner surfaces that act as nectar guides for pollinators.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusDigitalis
Category
PlantRarity
Common
Danger
1/5
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Interesting facts
Its name might come from 'folk's glove,' meaning fairies' gloves in old English tales.
Some Foxglove plants can grow taller than an adult human, reaching up to 2 meters!
The medicine for heart conditions, digoxin, comes from Foxglove plants.
The unique spots inside its flowers are called 'nectar guides' and are invisible to us.
Special abilities
Ability
Potent Protector
Foxglove produces powerful chemicals that make it poisonous, helping it defend against hungry animals.
Ability
Bee Beacon
Foxglove has bell-shaped flowers with spotted interiors that guide bees right to its nectar and pollen.
Ability
Seed Slinger
Foxglove grows tall flower spires that later release tiny seeds from high up, helping them spread far.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-180 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Is Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Deadly
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
White-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus lucorum
A key pollinator of the bell-shaped flowers
pollinates
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from blooms
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Look for beautiful flowers that have petals shaped just like a charming little bell! They often nod gently, adding beauty to gardens and wild spaces.
Deciduous
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Flowering
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Biennial
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Shade Tolerant
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Spring Blooming
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Medicinal
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Forest
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Toxic
These plants and animals contain substances that can be harmful if they enter another living being. It's their way of staying safe in the wild.
Also known as
Common FoxgloveDigitalisLady's Glove
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Safety
Danger
1/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Foxglove?
60-180 cm
How wide does Foxglove spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Foxglove?
4-7 cm
When does Foxglove bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Foxglove edible?
No
Is Foxglove toxic?
Deadly
What is Foxglove's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is Foxglove pollinated?
Insect
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