Ecological ImpactImpact on communit

Ecological Impact
Impact on community composition, structure, and interactions: Purple foxglove readily colonizes disturbed areas, forming dense patches that displace native vegetation (Harris 2000). It is toxic to humans and animals (Harris 2000, Whitson et al. 2000, USDA 2002, CUPPID 2004). Rabbits and deer avoid the leaves of purple foxglove (Floridata 2002).
Impact on ecosystem processes: As an invader of disturbed sites, purple foxglove is likely to hinder natural successional processes.