Largeflower Yellow False Foxglove

Aureolaria grandiflora

Largeflower Yellow False Foxglove

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