Candy Mountain Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain'

Candy Mountain Foxglove is a compact herbaceous perennial with a basal mound of downy green leaves.  A strong tall spire packed with upward facing rose pink tubular flowers with speckled throats rises above the foliage in spring and lasts well into summer.  Flowers best in  part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.  The leaves are highly toxic.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked.  Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils.  Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Bleeding Hearts,  Lenten Rose,  Foam Flower

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