Fox Gloves – The Beauty of the Flower GardenFox gloves are biennials that are of the digitalis family. The blooms are simply gorgeous with a great variety of colors such as white, yellow and shades of pink and purple. Warnings About the Plant…Sad to say, the genus of digitalis is toxic, so it is not a good idea to plant it in your flower garden if you have livestock (or kids and pets that eat plants). However, if you desire to attract birds and butterflies, this might be the flower for you.How to Grow These FlowersThese flowers are commonly grown from flower seeds , but they are available as seedlings as well.They grow pretty good in zones 4 to 9. Some require partial shade while some grow in full sunlight, depending on your zone. They prefer acidic soil that is well-drained.
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