Digitalis purpurea - common foxglove

***Digitalis* *purpurea***

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Common name: common foxglove

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain)

Distribution: W. Europe

Life form: Biennial H (HB)

Comments: Hardy biennial. Native to British woodland edges. Spires of purple, pink or white flowers in early summer. Height 1-2m. Sow outside in autumn. Grow in humus-rich soil in partial shade. POISONOUS SEED AND PLANT.

1: Embankment West Hedge (Emb.W.Hedge) • Accession: 2007-0452
2: Embankment West North (Emb.W.N.) • Accession: 2007-0452
3: Embankment West South (Emb.W.S.) • Accession: 2007-0452
4: Herbal Remedy (Med.HbRem) • Accession: 2015-0264
5: Pharmaceutical Metabolics (P.Met) • Accession: 2015-0264

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***Digitalis* *purpurea***

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