Narrowleaf False Dragonhead
Physostegia angustifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
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.
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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