Latin Name: Digitalis purpurea

Flower: Large, tubular, purple or pink flowers with spotted throats that bloom from early summer through fall.

Leaves: Large, lance-shaped, and dark green, forming a basal rosette.

Stems: Erect, tall, and slightly hairy, growing up to 1.5 meters tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, gardens, and disturbed areas.

Growth Habit: A biennial or short-lived perennial that grows a basal rosette in its first year and a tall flowering stalk in its second year. It spreads via seeds and can form large stands in moist habitats. In situ, purple foxglove appears as tall, striking plants with colourful flowers, often found in woodlands or along roadsides.