Correll's false dragonhead
Physostegia correllii
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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 TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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