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How to Grow Foxgloves from Seed

Growing your own foxgloves from seed will save you money and allow you to choose from a wide range of varieties. Learn about the different types of foxgloves, when and how to start them from seed and how to manage self-seeding.

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A white speckled camelot foxglove purpurea in the evening golden hourA tray of 3/4 inch soil blocks filled with tiny foxglove (digitalis) seedlings

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