foxglove
noun
fox·glove
ˈfäks-ˌgləv 
: any of a genus (Digitalis) of erect herbs of the snapdragon family
especially
: a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis
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The site can be planted to other summer flowers, New foxgloves can be added in late fall or winter for spring bloom.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Build height and an organic shape with tall foxglove stems, and fill in dead space with snapdragons in pretty pinks and oranges.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Summer To add height to your wildflower garden, the common foxglove is a perfect pick.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Some plants do well in full shade but require dappled light, like common impatiens, columbine, and foxglove.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Build height and an organic shape with tall foxglove stems, and fill in dead space with snapdragons in pretty pinks and oranges.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Summer To add height to your wildflower garden, the common foxglove is a perfect pick.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Some plants do well in full shade but require dappled light, like common impatiens, columbine, and foxglove.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Foxglove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxglove. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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foxglove
noun
fox·glove
ˈfäks-ˌgləv
: any of a genus of upright herbs related to the snapdragons
especially
: a tall herb with showy dotted white or purple tube-shaped flowers that is a source of digitalis
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foxglove
noun
fox·glove
ˈfäks-ˌgləv
: any plant of the genus Digitalis
especially
: a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis
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