Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Digitalis purpurea
Plantaginaceae · flowers
Gerbera jamesonii
Asteraceae · flowers
Foxglove (Zones 4-8)
Gerbera Daisy (Zones 8-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8
| Feature | Foxglove | Gerbera Daisy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Digitalis purpurea | Gerbera jamesonii |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | Asteraceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 5' | 1' 6" |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring-Summer | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Purple, Pink, White | Mixed |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe | South Africa |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Foxglove
Gerbera Daisy
Foxglove
Gerbera Daisy
Choose Foxglove if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Choose Gerbera Daisy if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 8–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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