Generally — Most Areas
foxglove (zones 4-8) partially overlaps with Georgia (6b-9a). It can grow in zones 6-8 within the state.
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Zone Comparison
Foxglove Needs
- USDA Zones: 4-8
- Soil pH: 4.5 - 8.3
- Sun: Full Sun
- Drainage: well (dry spells), excessive (dry/moderately dry)
- Frost-Free Days: 150+
Georgia Has
- USDA Zones: 6b-9a
- Last Frost: Mar 1 - Apr 15
- First Frost: Oct 15 - Nov 30
- Annual Rainfall: 45-55 inches
- Common Soils: Red clay (Piedmont), Sandy loam (Coastal Plain), Alluvial
Plant Zone Range (zones 4-8)
Preferred Soil pH
Plant data: USDA PLANTS Database / plant_species_v5.csv. State data: USDA ARS PHZM 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NRCS SSURGO.
When to Plant Foxglove in Georgia
The frost window
Across Georgia, the last spring frost clears between Mar 1 and Apr 15, and the first fall frost lands between Oct 15 and Nov 30 (NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020). Counting from the latest last frost to the earliest first frost, that's a 183-day window you can count on — up to 274 days on a mild site in a kind year.
Frost tenderness
Foxglove is frost-tender — its listed minimum temperature is 37.4°F (USDA PLANTS Database) — so set plants out after the last frost has cleared your local site, not the state's earliest date.
Frost window: NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020. Plant timing fields: USDA PLANTS Database. Your site's own frost dates can run earlier or later than the state range — a parcel report pins them down.
Growing Season Fit
Zone compatibility says you can survive winter here. Whether the growing season is long enough — and warm enough — is a different question.
Frost-free days
Foxglove wants 150+ frost-free days; a typical Georgia site sees ~220 (NOAA Climate Normals). That leaves comfortable headroom for succession planting.
Climate aggregates derive from USDA NRCS county-level hardiness data + Cornell CALS Extension GDD-by-region tables + MSU Extension chill-hours-by-zone (1991-2020 NOAA Climate Normals baseline).
Soil + Drainage Fit
Foxglove likes near-neutral soil (pH 4.5-8.3). That's the common-ground band across Georgia's red clay (piedmont) and sandy loam (coastal plain) — a soil test confirms it for your site. Drainage matters: this plant wants well (dry spells), excessive (dry/moderately dry). If your Georgia site is heavier clay or sits in a low spot, raised beds or amendment with compost solve it.
Plant pH and drainage requirements from USDA PLANTS Database. Georgia soil profile from USDA NRCS SSURGO. Site-specific verification: a 30-minute soil test from your local Extension lab.
Foxglove in Georgia — Quick Answer
- Verdict: Generally — Most Areas
- Plant Zones: 4-8 (USDA PLANTS Database)
- State Zones: 6b-9a (USDA ARS PHZM 2023)
- Growing Season: Mar 1 - Apr 15 to Oct 15 - Nov 30 (NOAA Climate Normals)
What Else to Consider
Zone compatibility tells you about winter cold survival — but Georgia growers also need to think about:
Heavy red Piedmont clay is difficult to work and drains poorly
Compost and patience open red clay up — or a raised bed gets you growing today while the ground improves underneath.
High humidity drives fungal diseases in summer
Morning watering at the base, generous spacing, and resistant varieties — the humid-South disease playbook, straight from your extension.
Fire ants are a persistent pest in gardens across the state
Bait mounds early in the season and keep bed edges mulched — your extension office runs the current two-step control program.
Summer heat (90-100F) can stress cool-season crops by May
Run cool-season crops in the fall-through-spring windows and let summer belong to the heat-lovers.
Pollinator + Wildlife Value
Foxglove draws pollinators (high value, USDA PLANTS Database). Planting it near vegetable beds can lift fruit set on neighboring crops. Deer pressure is meaningful across much of Georgia; foxglove is listed as deer-resistant (USDA PLANTS Database), which makes it a safer pick for unfenced sites. Our deer & wildlife guide carries the full deer-resistant list and how to protect the rest.
Georgia Cooperative Extension
For Georgia-specific cultivar recommendations, planting calendars, and pest pressure for foxglove, the canonical source is UGA Cooperative Extension. Their fact sheets carry the local trial data we can't generalize across 50 states.
Is Foxglove native to Georgia?
No — the USDA PLANTS Database lists Foxglove as introduced rather than native in the Lower 48, so it is not part of Georgia's native flora. It grows here as a garden plant; pairing it with a few Georgia natives keeps local pollinators fed too.
Looking for plants that belong here? The Georgia growing guide lists USDA-documented natives for the state.
Native-range data: USDA PLANTS Database state-distribution records, accessed 2026-07-01.
Common Questions About Growing Foxglove in Georgia
When can I plant Foxglove in Georgia?
Georgia's last spring frost clears between Mar 1 and Apr 15, and the first fall frost lands between Oct 15 and Nov 30 (NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020). Foxglove is frost-tender — its listed minimum temperature is 37.4°F (USDA PLANTS Database) — so wait until the last frost has cleared your specific site before planting out.
What hardiness zone is Foxglove grown in across Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA hardiness zones 6b-9a (USDA ARS PHZM 2023). Foxglove carries a range of zones 4-8, so the overlap zones are where outdoor growing is most reliable.
How many frost-free days does a typical Georgia site have?
A typical Georgia site sees ~220 frost-free days per year (derived from NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020). Foxglove needs 150+ frost-free days, so check whether your local microclimate runs above or below the state average before settling on a planting date.
Is Foxglove native to Georgia?
No — the USDA PLANTS Database lists Foxglove as introduced rather than native in the Lower 48, so it is not part of Georgia's native flora. It grows here as a garden plant; pairing it with a few Georgia natives keeps local pollinators fed too.
How should I amend the soil for Foxglove in Georgia?
Foxglove prefers pH 4.5-8.3 and well (dry spells), excessive (dry/moderately dry) drainage (USDA PLANTS Database). That sits in the common-ground band across Georgia soils — a 30-minute soil test from a local Extension lab confirms it for your specific site.
Will Foxglove actually grow on my specific land in Georgia?
State-level zone + climate data is a sketch. A Growable Ground parcel report scores foxglove against your address's exact soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost-date data drawn from USDA SSURGO, NOAA, and PRISM — not state averages.
Check your specific parcel in Georgia
State-level data is a sketch. Your Growable Ground report scores foxglove against your parcel's exact soil, sun, drainage, and frost data — not zone averages.
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