How much sun does Downy Yellow False Foxglove need?

Downy Yellow False Foxglove grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Downy Yellow False Foxglove bloom?

Downy Yellow False Foxglove blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Downy Yellow False Foxglove native?

Downy Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Downy Yellow False Foxglove attract?

Downy Yellow False Foxglove draws bees and butterflies.

Is Downy Yellow False Foxglove HOA-friendly?

Downy Yellow False Foxglove is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Downy Yellow False Foxglove

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Aureolaria virginica

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Downy Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica) 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

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, CT, DE, FL and 21 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Downy yellow false foxglove produces bright yellow tubular flowers from summer through early fall on upright stems. This native perennial thrives in partial sun with minimal watering once established. The plant has a naturally neat, upright growth habit that fits well in cultivated garden settings.

In an HOA neighborhood

Downy Yellow False Foxglove is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

May look sparse in early spring before growth begins

Wildlife value

The tubular yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the long blooming season. This native plant provides important nectar resources during late summer when many other flowers have finished blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Downy Yellow False Foxglove need?: Downy Yellow False Foxglove grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Downy Yellow False Foxglove bloom?: Downy Yellow False Foxglove blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Downy Yellow False Foxglove native?: Downy Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Downy Yellow False Foxglove attract?: Downy Yellow False Foxglove draws bees and butterflies.
Is Downy Yellow False Foxglove HOA-friendly?: Downy Yellow False Foxglove is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low 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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