Foxglove
Digitalis hybrida
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Foxglove
Foxglove (Digitalis hybrida) is grown as a cool-season annual in NE Florida, producing tall spikes of tubular flowers in white, pink, purple, or rose from late winter through spring. Start transplants in November for February–April blooms; plants decline as summer heat arrives. All parts are highly toxic if ingested. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
In NE Florida, plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade; full afternoon sun in winter can stress plants and shorten bloom. Part sun (4–6 hours) is ideal for this cool-season annual.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; foxgloves are not drought-tolerant. Water at the base to reduce leaf disease risk. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot in Florida's sandy-clay soils.
Prefers slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5), organically rich, well-drained loam. Amend sandy NE Florida soil with compost before planting. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks through the bloom season.
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Common questions
Is Foxglove a good plant for St. Augustine?
Foxglove is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.