Purple Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is in the Plantain Family family (Plantaginaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,430 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Purple Foxglove: observations by month (U.S.)
About Purple Foxglove
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Purple Foxglove by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,250 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Oregon | 507 | June | May–Jul |
| California | 299 | June | May–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 54 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 52 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New York | 50 | June | Jun–Jul |
| North Carolina | 35 | June | May–Jun |
| New Hampshire | 28 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Virginia | 23 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Alaska | 19 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Maine | 18 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Connecticut | 14 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New Jersey | 14 | June | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 13 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 10 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Georgia | 6 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 6 | May | May–May |
| South Carolina | 5 | May | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Plantain Family)
Bird's-Eye Speedwell
Ribwort Plantain
Common Toadflax
White Turtlehead
Canada toadflax
Ghost Flower
Foxglove Beardtongue
Thyme-Leaved Speedwell
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Purple Foxglove?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Purple Foxglove most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, Oregon, California.