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How to Grow and Care for Purple false foxglove

Purple false foxglove is a hemiparasitic plant that requires a host for optimum growth. Key care points include ensuring proximity to a suitable host plant for essential nutrient acquisition and providing a habitat that mimics its natural environment, which normally consists of well-drained soils and full sun to part shade conditions.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Purple false foxglove

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Annual, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	2-10

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Purple false foxglove is an annual herbaceous plant that boasts conspicuous tubular blossoms ranging from pink to purple. The flowers, which emerge in profusion from late summer through fall, feature distinct bilateral symmetry and are pollinated primarily by bees. Each blossom is supported on slender stems, with foliage consisting of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This species typically flourishes in open, sunny environments and reaches a height of up to 3 feet (91 cm), offering a pop of color in the landscape.