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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    May 21, 2018
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    This happens! The genetics of a seed can be altered if pollen from another foxglove is introduced, carried by our pollinators, or if your purple plant was a hybrid. Hybrids have more than one parent and the offspring end up with various genetic combinations of the two. The white flower is also a normal variant meaning Digitalis purpurea is normally purple but other colors occur naturally. Native purple coneflower also produces the occasional white coneflower naturally.

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    BushDoctor on
    May 28, 2018
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    It is best to leave it as is... This is a biennial... meaning it has a two year lifespan. The first year is growth, while the second is flowering. After this, they die. Many times they will drop seed, so you may get more later on, but again, don't expect flowers the first year.

    This article will help with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-flowers.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 2, 2018
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    Yes, you can stake your plants to keep them from falling over. Some varieties can grow to 6 feet in height. Inexpensive plant stakes are available at garden centers.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2018
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    We are not a site that sells seeds.
    Do a Google search for seed sources.
    You can also try Ebay and Etsy for seeds!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 20, 2018
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    These articles will refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 25, 2018
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    They will need to be brought in this winter. Usually, you will want to plant these in spring, so that they have time to develop their root structure the first year. If they do not get a long period before the first dormancy, then it will not flower its second year.

    Since these will only live for two year, if you want them to stay in the area, you will have to make sure that the first one that you plant makes it to flowering. This will take the patience of waiting the first year, then waiting for it to come back the second year to show flowers and go to seed.

    This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-flowers.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 18, 2019
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    That appears to be Foxglove (Digitalis). This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-flowers.htm

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    Green Toes on
    May 19, 2019
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    Thanks very much @BushDoctor, I thought it might be, but the pictures I found online did not show the foliage & the few that did, did not look like mine. It is many years since I had any Foxgloves, I wonder where this one came from, a nice surprise. :)))

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