Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice' (Common Foxglove)

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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice' dij-ih-TAL-iss per-per-EE-ah Common Name: Common Foxglove Genus: Digitalis

This is a biennial or short-lived perennial, which may last longer and rebloom if deadheaded. It sports dramatic blossoms in contrasting colors in spires reaching six feet high in rich soil, but more likely to 3 or 4 feet. 
Noteworthy characteristics: Large, white bells with rich, burgundy throats. Digitalis leaves are very poisonous.
Care: This plant prefers moist, acidic soils in part shade. 
Propagation: Will naturalize; may not come true from seed.
Problems: Nothing serious, but watch for occasional powdery mildew, leaf spot, aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and Japanese beetles. 

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