Phygelius capensis | Deep Rose Books While most foxgloves are biennials

While most foxgloves are biennials

Also known as Aruncus dioicus or Goats Beard this lovely plant has plumes of creamy-white tiny starlike flowers resembling an Astilbe but it is considerably taller is stature

The stems can be harvested at any stage and cut stems will last around 7-10 days in a vase

The seed of Agrostemma githago contains githagin

Phygelius capensis | Deep Rose Books While most foxgloves are biennialsPhygelius or Cape Fuchsias are a native of South Africa but are surprisingly hardy perennials or small shrubs. Plants grow to make a bushy, upright mound of green foliage, with stems that are stained red in colour as they emerge and then turn green that bear showy clusters of fuchsia like flowers beginning sometimes as early as spring and continuing into autumn. This plant whilst very attractive is an enthusiastic grower and spreads by suckering so