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Foxglove
Where does foxglove live?
Most foxgloves thrive in dappled shade. Their preferred native habitat is a woodland clearing or at the foot of a native hedge. However some species, ...
What color is a common foxglove?
The common foxglove has pink to light purple flowers, but several varieties are available that produce flowers of different colors or forms. They do w...
What does foxglove smell like?
The mature plants have an unpleasant smell apparently similar to mouse urine. You'll find it in damp areas along the edges of woodland, along ditches,...
How does the foxglove grow?
Foxglove plants grow best in rich, well draining soil. ... As a biennial or short lived perennial, the gardener can encourage re-growth of foxglove fl...
How dangerous are foxglove to animals and people?
Foxglove, while very beautiful with its trumpet like blossoms, are very poisonous to dogs, cats, and even humans! Foxglove contains naturally-occurrin...
Is foxglove poisonous?
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a common garden plant that contains digitalis and other cardiac glycosides. These chemicals affect the heart. Foxglov...