Foxglove is also called the “bell of the dead” or “witches’ glove”. It grows up to 120 cm in height and is characterized by a single stem, dark green leaves and large crown-shaped flowers with a diameter of up to 4.5 cm. Many people grow it in the garden, but it is better to be careful because foxglove is highly poisonous.
How to grow foxglove? Growing this plant is simple, but you need to remember one thing
It blooms from June to July, and the beautiful flowers are a wonderful decoration. It grows best in fertile and moderately moist soil. The ideal position is partial shade, but if we provide it with adequate hydration, it can also do well in the sun.
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In Poland, the most common varieties are common, purple and woolly foxglove. Flowers get along well with others, but they do best with bluebells, cnidarians, cohosh, roses, marigolds and ornamental grasses. An important care procedure is to remove dry flowers after they fade.
Is foxglove toxic? It is a threat to people and animals. Better watch out for her
Not everyone knows that this inconspicuous plant is highly poisonous to both humans and animals. – Contains extremely strong compounds called cardiac glycosides. – “Cardiac” due to their action on the heart muscle – Dr. Zhen Wang, assistant professor at the Institute of the State University of New York. Glycoside poisoning may lead to cardiac arrest. Just smelling the flowers and touching the leaves is dangerous and may result in allergies, headaches and vomiting. It is worth mentioning that this plant was once considered medicinal, but remember that consuming foxglove tinctures or infusions may even result in death. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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