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Saltmarsh False Foxglove

Agalinis maritima

Last reviewed: August 2026

Saltmarsh False Foxglove (Agalinis maritima)
Photo: Bill Keim / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Toxicity unknown

Saltmarsh False Foxglove (Agalinis maritima) 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

low

Size

8"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, CT, DE, FL and 14 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Saltmarsh false foxglove is a native annual wildflower that produces delicate pink tubular blooms from late summer through fall. This compact plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and naturally reseeds itself each year. It's well-adapted to sandy soils and salt exposure, making it ideal for coastal gardens.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Saltmarsh False Foxglove takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Annual lifecycle creates gaps in plantings
  • Wildflower appearance may seem unmanicured
  • Dies back completely each winter

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies during the late-season blooming period when many other nectar sources are scarce. As a native annual, it provides important fall food sources for pollinators preparing for winter.

Common questions

How much sun does Saltmarsh False Foxglove need?
Saltmarsh False Foxglove grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Saltmarsh False Foxglove bloom?
Saltmarsh False Foxglove blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is Saltmarsh False Foxglove native?
Saltmarsh False Foxglove (Agalinis maritima) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Saltmarsh False Foxglove attract?
Saltmarsh False Foxglove draws bees and butterflies.
Is Saltmarsh False Foxglove HOA-friendly?
Saltmarsh 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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