Purple False Foxglove
Agalinis purpurea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Agalinis purpurea is a native annual wildflower found across eastern and central United States. It produces striking purple tubular flowers from July through October in sunny meadows and prairies.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Purple false foxglove produces delicate pink-purple tubular flowers from summer through fall on slender upright stems. This annual wildflower has a graceful, airy appearance and naturally reseeds in suitable conditions.
Growing Purple False Foxglove
Grow Purple False Foxglove in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Purple False Foxglove takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual plant dies completely each year
- Can appear sparse or weedy in structure
- Unpredictable reseeding may create patchy appearance
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and provide nectar for butterflies and moths during the late summer and fall blooming period.
Common questions
- When does Purple False Foxglove bloom?
- Agalinis purpurea blooms from July through October, producing purple tubular flowers that attract various pollinators during late summer and fall.
- Where is Purple False Foxglove native?
- This wildflower is native to 38 states across the eastern and central United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota, Kansas, and Texas.
- What pollinators visit Purple False Foxglove?
- The tubular purple flowers attract bees, butterflies, and moths. The flower shape is particularly well-suited for long-tongued pollinators.
- What growing conditions does Purple False Foxglove prefer?
- Agalinis purpurea thrives in full sun locations with medium moisture conditions. It naturally occurs in prairies, meadows, and open areas with well-draining soils.
- Is Purple False Foxglove HOA-friendly?
- Purple False Foxglove takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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