Species PlantsPale False Foxglove

Pale False Foxglove

Agalinis skinneriana

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Illustration of Pale False Foxglove (Agalinis skinneriana)

Pale False Foxglove is a delicate annual with pale pink to lavender flowers. It is a hemiparasitic plant, meaning it partially relies on other plants for nutrients. Its subtle beauty is a rare find in the wild.

Habitat
It thrives in prairies and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by bees, which are drawn to its colorful blooms.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Pale False Foxglove

The best time to see a Pale False Foxglove is August–September, when about 96% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 75 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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