Foxglove Excelsior Group (Digitalis purpurea Excelsior) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as foxglove Excelsior Group.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: foxglove Excelsior Group
Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea Excelsior
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Foxglove Excelsior Group (Digitalis purpurea Excelsior) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Foxglove Excelsior Group (Digitalis purpurea Excelsior) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
