Digitalis p. Sugar Plum
Best deer-resistant choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, hummingbird-friendly summer blooms.
The Digitalis p. 'Sugar Plum' Foxglove is a striking biennial plant that brightens gardens with its beautiful early summer blooms. This variety features lovely pink flowers with heavily speckled, dark purple throats, adding visual interest. Growing 2 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, 'Sugar Plum' is a reliable landscape choice, notably resistant to deer. It also attracts hummingbirds, bringing life to your garden. Ideal for USDA Zones 4-9, this plant thrives in full sun conditions.
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Price vs Category Average
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Type
Biennial
/ Biennial
Who it's for
- Conservationists aiming to support local hummingbird and bee populations
- Gardeners seeking architectural height and vertical focal points
- Designers looking for sophisticated, jewel-toned color palettes
Who should skip it
- Pet owners and parents of small children
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, long-lived perennial displays
- Owners of gardens with intense, full-sun exposure
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Speckled throats and vibrant pink hues create a dramatic garden focal point.
Wildlife Attraction
Reliably draws hummingbirds to the garden throughout the early summer season.
Pest Resistance
Strong deer resistance minimizes the need for protective garden fencing.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range makes this a dependable choice for most regions.
Structural Utility
Upright growth habit provides excellent vertical interest in layered landscape designs.
Maintenance Ease
Biennial life cycle requires planning for consistent blooms across multiple seasons.
Key Specs
Type
Biennial
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4-9
Mature Height
2-4 ft
Mature Spread
1-2 ft
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Flower Color
Pink and dark purple
Growth Habit
Upright
Life Cycle
Biennial
Features
- Striking pink flowers with dark purple speckled throats
- Blooms reliably in early summer
- Attracts hummingbirds to the garden
- Resistant to deer browsing
- Upright growth habit for structured planting
- Pollinator friendly
- Suitable for mass planting
- Biennial life cycle
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Digitalis p. Sugar Plum for its exceptional quality and striking aesthetic. Reviewers report that these plants arrive robust and establish quickly, offering vigorous performance. The deep, rich coloration creates a dramatic focal point that endures all season long. This combination of reliable, high impact blooms and beautiful design confirms its value as a premium garden addition for enthusiasts seeking lasting visual appeal.
Know before you buy
A biennial plant completes its life cycle over two years. Typically, it will grow foliage in its first year and produce flowers, seeds, and then die in its second year.
Digitalis 'Sugar Plum' is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. While it is a biennial, it is cold-hardy and well-suited for these climates, though you should plan for its two-year life cycle.
No, this plant is not pet-safe. Foxgloves contain compounds that can be toxic if ingested by cats or dogs, so it is best to plant them in areas inaccessible to curious pets.
This variety thrives in full sun, which means it requires at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its best blooms and maintain a sturdy, upright habit.
It prefers well-drained soil. Ensure your planting site does not stay waterlogged, as consistent moisture is good, but standing water can lead to root issues.
Yes, 'Sugar Plum' is considered deer-resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, the bitter taste of foxglove typically discourages deer from browsing on it.
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