Largeflower Yellow False Foxglove
Aureolaria grandiflora
Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Aureolaria
- Species:
- Aureolaria grandiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Orange Sallow (Rhodoecia aurantiago), Baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton), Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in open woods and rocky slopes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Stratification: mixed with damp sand and stored at 38F for 12 weeks in a sealed plastic bag
Source: npn.rngr.net