Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Foxglove is historically significant because compounds found in the plant led to the development of important heart medications. While the plant played an important role in the history of medicine, foxglove itself is toxic and is not used in modern home herbal preparations. Today it is primarily grown as an ornamental garden plant.

Foxglove should not to be used for any herbal preparations

This herb grows in a range of garden conditions and is sometimes cultivated in herb gardens.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Grows best in well-drained soil
• Hardiness varies depending on species
• Can be cultivated in temperate regions of the United States

When grown in suitable conditions, the plant can become well established and may self-seed or spread depending on the species.

Foxglove is considered a toxic plant and should not be used in home herbal preparations.

All parts of the foxglove plant contain naturally occurring compounds that can affect the heart if ingested.

• Foxglove should never be consumed or used in homemade herbal remedies.
• Handling the plant in the garden is generally safe, but ingestion of any part of the plant can be dangerous.
• Keep foxglove plants away from children and pets.

Foxglove is primarily grown as an ornamental garden plant and is historically significant because compounds found in the plant led to the development of certain heart medications. The plant itself should not be used for medicinal purposes.

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.