SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove
Digitalis thapsi
SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove (Digitalis thapsi) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Compact rose-pink foxglove for sun or part shade; short-lived but reseeds.
low to medium water12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Digitalis thapsi
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove get?
- It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wide.
- How much water does SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove safe for dogs?
- No — SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
