Foxglove Seeds

Foxglove Seeds for Cottage Gardens and Vertical Interest

Foxgloves are elegant, tall flowering plants that bring dramatic height and timeless charm to garden borders and cottage-style plantings. Known for their tubular, bell-shaped blooms arranged along upright spikes, foxgloves flower in soft pastels and rich jewel tones, creating a strong vertical accent in the garden. Their nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators, making them both beautiful and beneficial.

Digitalis Seeds for Naturalized and Woodland Gardens

Digitalis is the botanical name for foxglove, a group of plants well suited to cooler climates and partially shaded garden spaces. Digitalis seeds grow into plants that establish leafy rosettes in their first year and produce tall flowering spikes in their second year when grown as biennials. Once established, foxgloves readily self-seed, returning year after year and creating a naturalized look in woodland gardens and mixed borders. As a trusted Canadian seed shop, quality is always our top priority. Explore our seed collections to find foxglove and digitalis varieties suited to your growing space.

Growing Foxgloves from Seed

Foxgloves prefer rich, well-drained soil and perform best in part shade, though they tolerate full sun in cooler regions. Seeds can be started indoors or sown directly outdoors on the soil surface, as light helps trigger germination. Consistent moisture during establishment supports healthy growth, while allowing plants to self-seed helps maintain long-term displays.

FAQs

Are foxglove and digitalis the same plant?

Yes, foxglove is the common name, while digitalis is the botanical genus name. They refer to the same group of plants.

Are foxgloves perennial or biennial?

Foxgloves are commonly grown as biennials, producing foliage in the first year and flowers in the second, though many varieties return through self-seeding.

Do foxgloves attract pollinators?

Foxglove flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators due to their tubular flower shape and abundant nectar.