A clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, to 1m high in flower, with soft, silvery leaves irregularly toothed at the edges. Loose spikes of pale creamy yellow buds open to white flowers in late spring and early summer
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in a sheltered site with well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade. See foxglove cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, or by division in early spring. Plants may self-seed, but may not come true unless grown in isolation
No pruning required, but deadheading will encourage growth for the following year
May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot