Plant family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Digitalis

Species: purpurea

Cultivar: Foxy mix

400 mg packet

Plant type: Annual, perennial, bi-ennial

Colors: Purple, Pink, White, Yellow, Magenta

Bloom time: Late spring - early summer

Texture: Medium

Growth rate: Medium

Height: 18" - 36"

Light requirements: Full sun

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 5.6 - 8.5.

Care: Plant established plants 10" apart.. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch around but not touching plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Water Deeply when soil begins to dry. May require staking. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding. Cut back after frost.

Pests and diseases: Southern blight, Anthrac rose, Fungal leaf spot

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover lightly. Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.