Purple foxglove Also called common foxglove, is a hardy, biennial or perennial plant frequently found in woods, clearings and ditches, where it grows in compact groups, among ferns. These very spontaneous plants, inseparable from old gardens, naturalize in semi-shaded areas. The flowering is melliferous. Be careful, however, the plant is toxic and should not be eaten. Sowing purple foxglove Sow from March to May in well-moist and draining potting soil, at a temperature of around 20°C, lightly covering the seeds with vermiculite. Place everything under cover. Germination occurs after about 15 days to a month. Transplant when the risk of frost has passed, spacing approximately every 50 cm. Flowering From May to July the second year, sometimes the first in the case of early sowing. Risk information: Toxic if ingested. Information on how to protect yourself: Keep children away. If swallowed, call a poison control center, 15 or 112. Additional optional information: Keep the label or a photograph of the plant to facilitate its identification.