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  8. Purple False Foxglove

species 10,400 observations

Purple False Foxglove

Agalinis purpurea

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

38 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Common Buckeye, Baltimore Checkerspot, Verbena Bud Moth 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Long-tailed Aphideater 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee, Spurred Ceratina 34

Children

  • Small-flower False Foxglove

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Erect Prostrate
Plant type
Annual

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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