Sep 4, 2011

Foxgloves - Digitalis

The botanical name is Digitalis, meaning 'finger-like'; in reference with the ease a bloom can be fitted over a human fingertip.
Foxglove represents biennial and perennial herbs of the genus Digitalis that includes more than 20 species. The flower falls into the family Scrophulariaceae.
Foxgloves inhabit in Europe, western and central Asia, and northwestern Africa. The tubular flowers grow on a tall spike.
The popular species is the Common Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea that grows in the North of the Unites States. It represents a striking biennial plant that is used to serve as an ornamental plant.
The flower of Common Foxglove bears bell-resembling blossoms that produce a stiff cluster. The length of the plant may reach up to 3 in. Its stalk can have up to 5 feet lengh.
The flowering time of foxglove is the whole summer season. It is available in white, lavender and deep purple colors. The majority of the species have purple sports on blossoms.  
Foxglove
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Digitalis
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Digitalis lanata
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