Their preferred native habitat is a woodland clearing or at the foot of a native hedge. However some species, such as Digitalis parviflora and Digitalis obscura, require full sun to grow well. Foxgloves will grow in any soil type but do best in a well-drained, moist soil. Where is theRead More →
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a common garden plant that contains digitalis and other cardiac glycosides. These chemicals affect the heart. Foxglove is poisonous, although recorded poisonings from this plant are very rare. Are foxgloves toxic to pets? Remember: ingesting foxgloves can be fatal to your dog. Call your vet immediatelyRead More →
Do you cut back foxgloves? Foxgloves require very little care and will flower and seed without any intervention from the gardener. You should cut back the faded flower stems of foxgloves after the first flowers have finished. … Perennial foxgloves should be cut back in autumn, ready to bloom againRead More →
Livestock are infrequently poisoned, due to the unpalatable nature of the plant, but may ingest the plant either fresh or dried in hay. Some animals have been reported to actively seek the plant to graze on it. Foxgloves remain toxic when dried. Will goats eat plants that are poisonous toRead More →