Correll's false dragonhead
Physostegia correllii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Correll's false dragonhead (Physostegia correllii) is a perennial forb native to LA, TX. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Toxicity unknown
Correll's false dragonhead (Physostegia correllii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
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An upright perennial forb with square stems and whorled spikes of tubular, lavender-pink flowers over a long summer bloom period. Spreads by rhizomes to form a colony over time and performs best in evenly moist soil, making it a good choice for a rain garden or moist border.
Growing Correll's false dragonhead
Grow Correll's false dragonhead in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Correll's false dragonhead is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- spreads by rhizomes and can naturalize aggressively if not contained
Wildlife value
Long-blooming flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds through the summer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Correll's false dragonhead need?
- Correll's false dragonhead grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Correll's false dragonhead bloom?
- Correll's false dragonhead blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Correll's false dragonhead native?
- Correll's false dragonhead (Physostegia correllii) is native to LA, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Correll's false dragonhead attract?
- Correll's false dragonhead draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Is Correll's false dragonhead HOA-friendly?
- Correll's false dragonhead is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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