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Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Rose'
(Foxglove)

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Image of the butterfly and bird attractant, Digitalis purpurea or Foxglove 'Camelot Rose'

Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Rose'
(Foxglove)

Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Origin: 
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  About 4' 
Spread:  1.5-2'
Blooms:  Rose colored with purple spots on tubular flowers
Foliage:  Evergreen, fuzzy textured
Soil:  Well-drained, rich, acidic, keep moist
Water: Abundant
Propagation: Seeds in mid-summer
Caution:  Aphids, spider mites
Uses:  Container, hanging basket
Comments:  Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Rose' or Foxglove is an attractive biennial plant that self-sows freely.  This plant attracts butterflies, birds and bees. Deadhead to force it to be a perennial, to promote more blooms and lush growth.  and also to prevent volunteer plants next season.  Digitalis purpurea 'camelot Rose'  is a lovely plant for the sunny garden.  Protect plants from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  4-9