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 partial shade. Compact rose-pink foxglove for sun or part shade; short-lived but reseeds.
Plant Select®low to medium water12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
Photos
- Photo 1: Mscs, Wikimedia Commons (PD)
- Photo 2: Luis Fernández García, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 3: Luis Fernández García, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 4: (c) zebedeugalinha, some rights reserved (CC BY)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–9
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade.
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~10–15 in apart
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom length
- Long (several weeks)
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Things to know before you plant
- Toxic to dogsConsidered toxic to dogs, so keep pets away from it and check with your vet.
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 a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove?
- The main things to know: Considered toxic to dogs, so keep pets away from it and check with your vet.
- How big does SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove get?
- It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 10–15 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove?
- Space SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove about 10 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 15 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove hardy on the Front Range?
- SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove is hardy in USDA 4–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- 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.
- Is SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove deer-resistant?
- SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- How long does SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove bloom?
- SPANISH PEAKS Foxglove blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
