How much sun does Prairie False Foxglove need?

Prairie False Foxglove grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Prairie False Foxglove bloom?

Prairie False Foxglove blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Prairie False Foxglove native?

Prairie False Foxglove (Agalinis heterophylla) is native to AL, AR, KS, LA and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Prairie False Foxglove attract?

Prairie False Foxglove draws butterflies and bees.

Is Prairie False Foxglove HOA-friendly?

Prairie False Foxglove is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Prairie False Foxglove

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Agalinis heterophylla

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Prairie False Foxglove (Agalinis heterophylla) 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 × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AL, AR, KS, LA and 6 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Prairie False Foxglove is a native Texas annual that produces tubular pink to purple flowers from summer through late fall. This wildflower has a somewhat open, branching growth habit and attracts pollinators during its extended blooming period.

In an HOA neighborhood

Prairie False Foxglove is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, mid zone.

Requires seasonal replanting
May have messy dieback

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to butterflies and native bees throughout the long blooming season from June to November.

Common questions

How much sun does Prairie False Foxglove need?: Prairie False Foxglove grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Prairie False Foxglove bloom?: Prairie False Foxglove blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Prairie False Foxglove native?: Prairie False Foxglove (Agalinis heterophylla) is native to AL, AR, KS, LA and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Prairie False Foxglove attract?: Prairie False Foxglove draws butterflies and bees.
Is Prairie False Foxglove HOA-friendly?: Prairie False Foxglove is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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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