Saltmarsh false foxglove (Agalinis maritima)

Saltmarsh false foxglove

Saltmarsh false foxglove is so named because its bell-shaped flowers resemble those of the foxglove, but it is not a member of the digitalis genus. Instead, this is a low-growing, salt-tolerant wildflower that only lives in the salt marshes and coastal flats of the northeast USA and Canada.

Scientific classification

Species

Saltmarsh false foxglove (Agalinis maritima)

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Annual

Lifespan

Purple, Pink

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Saltmarsh false foxglove

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Saltmarsh false foxglove benefits from annual thinning for improved airflow and light exposure. Prune in early to late spring to shape and encourage blooms while reducing disease risk. Focus on weak or crossing branches to enhance vitality and aesthetics.

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