Narrowleaf False Dragonhead
Physostegia angustifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Narrowleaf False Dragonhead (Physostegia angustifolia) 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
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Narrowleaf false dragonhead is a native perennial that produces spikes of tubular pink or white flowers from July through September. This upright plant has narrow leaves and a tidy growth habit, making it suitable for formal garden settings while supporting local wildlife.
In an HOA neighborhood
Narrowleaf False Dragonhead 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 winter as foliage dies back
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. This native plant provides important nectar sources when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Narrowleaf False Dragonhead need?
- Narrowleaf False Dragonhead grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Narrowleaf False Dragonhead bloom?
- Narrowleaf False Dragonhead blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Narrowleaf False Dragonhead native?
- Narrowleaf False Dragonhead (Physostegia angustifolia) is native to AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Narrowleaf False Dragonhead attract?
- Narrowleaf False Dragonhead draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Narrowleaf False Dragonhead HOA-friendly?
- Narrowleaf False Dragonhead 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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