Purple Foxglove (Purpurea)

The Purple Foxglove (Purpurea) is generally described as a biennial forb/herb. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Purple Foxglove (Purpurea) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Purple Foxglove (Purpurea) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Purple Foxglove (Purpurea) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Purple Foxglove (Purpurea) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -13°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.