Showy False Dragonhead
Physostegia pulchella
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Showy False Dragonhead produces tall spikes of tubular pink to purple flowers from spring through summer. This native perennial forms neat clumps with an upright growth habit and provides months of continuous color in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy 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.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers attract bees and other nectar-feeding insects throughout its extended bloom period. The long flowering season makes it a reliable nectar source for pollinators from spring through late summer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Showy False Dragonhead need?
- Showy False Dragonhead grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Showy False Dragonhead bloom?
- Showy False Dragonhead blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Showy False Dragonhead native?
- Showy False Dragonhead (Physostegia pulchella) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Showy False Dragonhead attract?
- Showy False Dragonhead draws bees and nectar insects.
- Is Showy False Dragonhead HOA-friendly?
- Showy False Dragonhead is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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