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Agalinis Species, Slender Gerardia, Slenderleaf False Foxglove

Agalinistenuifolia

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Agalinis tenuifolia by frostweed
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Genus
Agalinis (ag-uh-LIN-us)
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Species
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Aureolaria tenuifolia
Gerardia erecta
Gerardia filiformis
Gerardia tenuifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wetumpka, Alabama

Iowa City, Iowa

Wauseon, Ohio

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Arlington, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | positive

Slender Gerardia, Slenderleaf False Foxglove, Agalinis tenuifolia is native to Texas and other States.

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