1.     Foxgloves are tall growing an average of up to 2-4 feet, however the tallest foxglove ever is reported to be over 11 feet!

2.     Foxglove is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is renowned for its unique bell-shaped flowers that come in various shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow. This captivating plant is native to Europe, but it is now cultivated and admired by gardeners worldwide.

3.     Throughout history, Foxglove has been recognised for its medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant contain compounds called cardiac glycosides, which have been used to treat heart conditions for centuries. In fact, the powerful medication known as digoxin, derived from foxglove, is still used today to treat certain heart ailments.

4.     Foxglove is loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds for its nectar-rich flowers. It self-seeds easily, making it a versatile and popular choice for gardens.

5.     The origins of the name Foxglove are unclear, but can be traced all the way back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It’s thought the ‘glove’ part of the name is simply due to the flowers looking like glove fingers. Less certain is the connection to foxes. One theory is that people believed foxes wore the flowers on their paws to silence their movements when hunting. Another is that the flower is often found growing close to the earths where foxes raise their young.