Sun Exposure: partial shade, full shade Flower Color: purple Level of Care: easy

One of the loveliest, most important plant species that has been introduced from Europe and naturalized in various parts of North America. The flowers are numerous, on a spike, and range from a deep purple to lilac with conspicuous spots interlining the throat of the tubular flower. As a biennial, the leaves form a rosette the first year followed by the flower spike the next year. Prefers a nitrogen-rich soil, in partial sun to full shade. It is a source of digitalis prescripbed by doctors to strengthen the heart and regulate its beat. Extremely poisonous! Enjoy, but do not eat! Learn more about wildflowers and how to GE_LINK(gemag,s=7862&p=6, plant them), when to GE_LINK(gemag,s=7862&p=11,plant), and GE_LINK(gemag,s=7862&p=7,care tips).