{"product_id":"dalmatian-purple-foxglove","title":"Dalmatian Purple Foxglove","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRich Purple Spires That Bloom the First Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalmatian Purple Foxglove (\u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dalmatian Purple') sends up bold spires packed with rich purple, freckled, bell-shaped flowers that hummingbirds and bees flock to. The Dalmatian series blooms reliably in its first year on a tidy, compact plant — no waiting a season like old-fashioned foxgloves. It adds deep color and vertical drama to part-shade and sunny borders in Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDalmatian Purple Foxglove Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 in. tall, 12–15 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer (first-year flowering)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich purple with speckled throats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained, rich soil; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy to zone 4; short-lived but self-sows readily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — foliage is unpalatable to deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical accents and cottage gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple spires add bold height and structure. Space 12–15 inches apart and plant in groups for impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart-shade and pollinator beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives under high tree canopy and draws hummingbirds and bees. Pair with hostas, ferns, and hardy geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into moist, rich soil. Water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Dalmatian Purple Foxglove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 12–15 inches apart. Wear gloves — foxglove foliage should not be handled near the mouth or eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Dalmatian Purple Foxglove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistent moisture; water during dry spells. Leave some spires to self-sow for future blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is foxglove poisonous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — all parts of foxglove are toxic if eaten. Plant it away from areas where children or pets might nibble, and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it really bloom the first year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Dalmatian series flowers in its first season, unlike traditional biennial foxgloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — its toxic foliage makes it one of the most reliably deer- and rabbit-proof perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it come back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's short-lived but self-sows readily, so a planting often persists for years through volunteer seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDalmatian Peach Foxglove (Digitalis):\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft peach spire from the same first-year series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion beneath the foxglove spires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Geranium (Cranesbill):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant partner for part-shade borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315470881073,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/dalmatian-purple-foxglove.jpg?v=1779747458","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/dalmatian-purple-foxglove","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}