How Does Foxglove Grow?
Planting Foxglove, which is a relative of the snapdragon, can be grown as a wild flower or sown in a garden in a formal setting. Foxglove likes sun, but can be grown in a lightly shaded area. One important thing to remember is that foxglove leaves are poisonous. You need to plant it in a location where children and pets will not be able to come in contact with it. Foxglove is planted from seeds that can be scattered at random in a field if you want the wildflower look. If you want to plant foxglove in a formal garden, cover the seeds with a light coating of soil, just about 1/8th of an inch. Once the seedlings start to grow, you will need to thin them out to 24 inches between each plant. The leaves will eventually form a wide blanket at the base of the plant. Care Foxglove is hardy in zones 4 to 10, but does not do good in Florida. Foxglove needs a lot of water, but the soil itself needs to be well drained. Add organic matter to the soil and it will help with drainage and provide ferti
