Plant guide
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove is toxic to cats and can cause dangerous heart rhythms, weakness, vomiting or diarrhea. Seek immediate veterinary advice after suspected ingestion.
What this guide covers: Digitalis purpurea only; do not assume every plant with foxglove in its name has this identity.
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Digitalis purpurea — NC State Extension image 33682
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License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Digitalis purpurea
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Digitalis purpurea only; do not assume every plant with foxglove in its name has this identity.
- Light
- Some direct sun
Partial shade, especially in the afternoon.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep soil moist; avoid letting it dry completely.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
No preferred temperature range established.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
- Through the year
- Usually forms a rosette in year one and flowers in year two. Deadheading reduces self-seeding.
Growing-guide sources
- Digitalis purpurea ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-15
Digitalis purpurea only; do not assume every plant with foxglove in its name has this identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Severity
- Severity not established
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.