Botanical profile

Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

Latin name
Digitalis 'Camelot Lavender' (purp.)
Common name
Foxglove 'Camelot Lavender'
Type
Perennial
Family
Plantaginaceae

A biennial that blooms in its first year and self-sows. Its lavender-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers, speckled with purple, are found throughout the sturdy, upright stem. Foxgloves thrive in rich, moist soil. Plant in small beds, mixing two varieties to create a beautiful effect.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Acidic
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 feet (1.22 m)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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