Agalinis purpurea
purple false foxglove
 
Purple false foxglove, is one of those understated native plants that quietly steals the show in late summer. Slender stems rise 1–3 feet tall, dotted with delicate tubular purple flowers that look almost too elegant for such a tough annual.
 
It thrives in sunny, wet to average soils and has a fascinating ecological twist: it’s a hemiparasite, tapping lightly into the roots of nearby plants (usually grasses) for extra nutrients. In natural areas and gardens alike, those soft lavender blooms are magnets for bees, especially long-tongued native species that can reach the nectar tucked inside the flower.
 
photo by Douglas Goldman
 
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up). 
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase.