Smooth Agalinis
Agalinis purpurea
Description:
Plant has purple flowers with hairless, grooved stems. They grow in both uplands and wetlands in acidic, sandy soils and flower from July to September. The flowers will tolerate all light conditions.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Purple False Foxglove, Purple Gerardia |
| Plant Family: | Orobanchaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Annual |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | July to September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |