Prairie False Foxglove
Agalinis heterophylla
Last reviewed: August 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: mid zone, backyard only.
- 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.
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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