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Largeflower yellow false foxgl

Aureolaria grandiflora

Last reviewed: August 2026

Largeflower yellow false foxgl (Aureolaria grandiflora)
Photo: (c) Laura Clark, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Clark

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

24"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AR, IA, IL, IN and 7 more states

Pollinators

bumble bees

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Hemiparasitic perennial that taps into the roots of nearby oaks, with narrow leaves and large, bright yellow tubular flowers in late summer. Found in oak woodlands and savannas.

Wildlife value

Large tubular flowers are pollinated primarily by bumblebees.

Common questions

How much sun does Largeflower yellow false foxgl need?
Largeflower yellow false foxgl grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Largeflower yellow false foxgl bloom?
Largeflower yellow false foxgl blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Largeflower yellow false foxgl native?
Largeflower yellow false foxgl (Aureolaria grandiflora) is native to AR, IA, IL, IN and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Largeflower yellow false foxgl attract?
Largeflower yellow false foxgl draws bumble bees.

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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