Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennial plants, shrubs, and biennials, commonly called foxgloves. Digitalis is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa.

Digitalis is the first flower to re-emerge after undergrowth has been cleared. Foxglove is ideally suited for gardens with a moist, slightly acidic soil. They blend well with ferns, columbine and bleeding heart.

Plant in September for flowering the following spring. If prevented from forming seed, they will survive for many years. Otherwise they are exhausted after 2 years.

 

These long elegant stems are wonderful in tall arrangements. I like to use the individual blossoms for jewelry, pocket boutonniers or any other botanical jewelry.

Photos: Theresa Bear