Foxglove

Garden Problems

Sometimes grown in gardens for their attractive flowers, foxgloves can also become a weed. All parts of the foxglove plant are very poisonous to humans and livestock but are not usually touched by grazing animals; the seeds are especially toxic to humans.

Identify the problem
- In their second year foxgloves produce a single flower stalk approximately 2 m tall from their rosette of woolly leaves at the base. The flowers are attractive, white, pink or purple and bell shaped.
How to solve the problem
In Garden Beds
- Knock down foxglove weeds quickly with Weed Weapon Extra StrengthorRapid Action. It is biodegradable in the soil so planting can be carried out 7 days after treatment.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
- For a fast acting organic solution on young foxgloves use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
On Paths and Driveways
- Knock down weeds quickly with Weed Weapon Extra Strength or Rapid Action. Then for long term control on paths and driveways use Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
- For a fast acting organic solution on young foxgloves use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
Did you know?
- Foxgloves are in the Genus Digitalis