Cutleaf False Foxglove Plant Care

Cutleaf False Foxglove (Lamourouxia multifida) belongs to the Orobanchaceae family within the Lamourouxia genus. Cutleaf False Foxglove is native to Mexico, Central America.

Cutleaf False Foxglove displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Cutleaf False Foxglove produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple and white.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Cutleaf False Foxglove every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Cutleaf False Foxglove thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lamourouxia multifida tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Cutleaf False Foxglove prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Cutleaf False Foxglove to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Cutleaf False Foxglove every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Cutleaf False Foxglove is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Cutleaf False Foxglove can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Cutleaf False Foxglove while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Cutleaf False Foxglove is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Cutleaf False Foxglove can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Cutleaf False Foxglove is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Cutleaf False Foxglove grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cutleaf False Foxglove is native to Mexico, Central America. In cooler regions, grow Cutleaf False Foxglove as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.