Tall False FoxgloveAgalinis aspera
a.k.a. Rough False Foxglove
This annual plant is 1–2½' tall, branching occasionally. It has a tendency to sprawl in the absence of supportive vegetation. The dark green stems are grooved and hairless. The opposite leaves are 1-3 inches long, dark green, and linear. They have smooth margins and a prominent midvein. The leaves are usually hairless, although new growth may be slightly pubescent. Secondary leaves may develop from the axils of the primary leaves along the central stem, but they are smaller in size than the latter. Some of the upper stems develop racemes of flowers. These flowers are up to 1 inch long and across, and vary in color from lavender to purple.
USDA symbol: AGAS2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
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| Height | 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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| General Resilience | 4 |
| Salt Tolerance | Unknown |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | July to September |
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| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 8 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Winona |
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