Milk Chocolate Foxglove is a stunning Digitalis parviflora cultivar that brings rich, chocolate-brown blooms to the spring and early summer garden. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall with a narrow 12 to 18-inch spread, this heirloom variety thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 5 and performs well with moderate watering. Its compact stature and deer-resistant nature make it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking a distinctive tall accent flower that pollinators adore.
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Full Sun
Moderate
5-5
36in H x 18in W
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The deep chocolate-brown coloring of its flowers sets this foxglove apart from the typical pinks and purples gardeners expect. Blooming reliably from March through August, it sustains interest across multiple seasons while its narrow footprint allows for dense planting or tucking into tight garden spaces. Deer leave it untouched, and its pollinator magnetism makes it an ecological asset as well as a visual one.
Milk Chocolate Foxglove serves as a dramatic vertical accent in mixed borders and cottage gardens. Its tall, narrow form works beautifully in the middle to back of planting beds, and its long bloom window extends seasonal interest from spring deep into summer. The flower spikes are valued in cut arrangements and bring sophisticated color to fresh bouquets.
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Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow on the surface of a germinating mix and cover lightly with a sprinkling of vermiculite or use a humidity dome to retain moisture. Keep the flat at 65 to 70°F for germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 30 days. Light is essential for these seeds to germinate, so do not bury them.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost when soil has warmed. Harden off plants gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting in their final location.
After your last spring frost through early summer, surface sow seeds directly into garden soil in a location with full sun. Press seeds lightly into contact with soil and keep the area consistently moist until seedlings establish.
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