Species Salt Marsh False Foxglove

Salt Marsh False Foxglove

Agalinis maritima var. maritima

Also Known As - Seaside Gerardia
Salt Marsh False Foxglove (Agalinis maritima var. maritima) is a flowering herbaceous perennial native to parts of North America. This wildflower produces striking red and yellow tubular blooms from late-summer through fall, which attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its slender stems grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet and will slowly spread to form a low-growing clump. Salt Marsh False Foxglove is maritime-tolerant and works well in gardens near the seaside. It does best in full sun and prefers moist, sandy soils with a high organic matter content. This is an excellent choice for naturalizing in planting beds or an informal meadow.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Sun

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Gattinger's Agalinis (Agalinis gattingeri) needs regular watering in order to survive and thrive. It is best to water this plant species twice a week during the growing season, which is usually in spring and summer. Give it thorough watering so the soil is moist but not soggy. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a week and make sure to stop watering when the temperatures dip below freezing. In addition, you should also check the soil regularly for moisture and adjust the frequency and amount of water accordingly.

sunlight

Gattinger's Agalinis (Agalinis gattingeri) prefers full sun to part shade, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species does best with temperatures of between 60-80 °F (16-27°C), and should not be exposed to prolonged periods of temperatures lower than 45 °F (7°C). It thrives in well-drained soil and may need supplemental watering during extended periods of dry weather. Fertilizing once every few months is advised.

pruning

Gattinger's Agalinis (Agalinis gattingeri) should be pruned during the spring, before flowering begins. Remove spent blooms and dead or diseased branches, as necessary. Prune the plant lightly, removing only the tips of branches. Pruning too severely can prevent flowering. This species of Agalinis does not need to be pruned a lot and should never be pruned heavily because it will lower the potential of flowering.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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