Species Saltmarsh Agalinis

Saltmarsh Agalinis

Agalinis maritima

Saltmarsh Agalinis (Agalinis maritima) is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows along low-lying, salty wetland areas near shorelines. This unique plant has long, oval-shaped light green leaves with purple flowers, each with a forked yellow-tipped tongue. It primarily blooms in late summer and fall, and produces seed heads around wintertime. The flowers are an important source of food for pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, and the plant itself provides a habitat and shelter for a variety of wetland species. Saltmarsh Agalinis is an important part of the coastal habitats and plays an important role in providing food and shelter to shoreline organisms.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

It is usually best to water Rough Purple False Foxglove (Agalinis aspera) once a week, or every 5-7 days, during the growing season. This species grows best in moist but well-drained soils, so be sure to provide enough water to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. As such, water deeply and thoroughly each time and allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering. In climates that are especially hot and dry, it may require more frequent watering, especially during the brightest, hottest parts of the day.

sunlight

Rough Purple Foxglove (Agalinis aspera) are a type of prairie wildflower, and they do best in full sun. They should receive full sun for at least 6 hours each day. These flowers prefer warm temperatures; therefore care should be taken that the sun exposure is not too intense or during the hottest parts of the day. During high summer temperatures, a few hours of shade may be beneficial. In addition, planting in a location protected from strong winds may help protect these delicate blooms.

pruning

Rough Purple False Foxglove (Agalinis aspera) should be pruned in early spring after any threat of frost has passed. Prune the plant to maintain an attractive shape, but avoid taking off more than 1-third of the plant at a time. Pruning is beneficial as it encourages increased branching and flowering, as well as stronger stems and leaves. In addition to this, it also keeps the plants from becoming too tall and leggy.

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