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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2017
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    It appears that your plants are growing quite well, and your flower spikes have reached maturity. You can leave the flower spikes to go to seed or remove them from the plant to encourage more blooms if your lucky.

    Here is an article that will refresh you on this perennial and it's care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/penstemon/penstemon-beard-tongue.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 2, 2017
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    Yes, deadheading will help the plant grow and deter self seeding.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/deadheading-foxglove-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    David Wynne on
    July 4, 2017
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    Definitely NOT. Highly poisonous, especially to dogs.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 7, 2017
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    Cut off the flower spikes as the seed capsules turn brown.
    Shake the capsules and catch the seed that falls. Make sure your hands are dry to stop the seed sticking.
    Sprinkle the seed evenly over the compost. The seeds need light to germinate, so leave them uncovered.
    Sow the seed as soon as you collect it, so that it's fresh and seedlings are well-developed before winter. Sow in pots of pre-watered seed-sowing compost and keep the pots in a cold frame.

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  • Answered by
    SGraham on
    July 21, 2017
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    Thank you for the reply.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2017
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    Leaving the spent flowers in place will help your plant reseed itself in your garden.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/deadheading-foxglove-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 16, 2017
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    You don't, actually, have to do much. this plant (unless it is a common perennial), only lives for two years before it sets seed and dies. If you really want to cut it back, I would suggest letting it die off naturally first. Then, while it is in dormancy, it is safe to cut it back.

    Here is an article that will help you gain more knowledge of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-winter-care.htm

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