Foxglove Mix Wildflower Seed

Approximate seeds per pound: 4,535,924
Seeding rate: Plant foxglove wildflower seed at 1 pound per acre
Height: Up to 6 ft.
Flower Color: Mixture
Plant Type: Biennial. Has two-year life cycle. Grows only leaves first season from seed. Then in second season, blooms, seeds and dies with first frost.
Flower Type: Tall spike hung with tubular flowers
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? Yes
Regions: Most regions of the U.S.
Zones: 3 - 9
Soil preference: Prefers rich woodsy soil, but is adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun to shade
Moisture Requirements: Average to Wet, but well-drained
Germination: 20 - 30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 60F - 65F
Sowing depth: Surface sow foxglove wildflower seed

Foxgloves produce spires of large tubular flowers that are enchanting vertical accents in the shade garden. Their colors include cream, pink, purple, yellow and white. They bloom in late spring or early summer and if the main spike is cut, side shoots will develop and flower until September. Naturalizes easily, attracts hummingbirds. This large, very colorful plant that does extremely well in shade.

Sow in late spring to early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly (1/16in) in drills 12 inches apart, keep the soil damp until germination takes place and thin out the seedlings 6 inches apart when large enough to handle. Caution: toxic if eaten.