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Downy False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica)
FlowerPerennialDifficult

Downy False Foxglove

Aureolaria virginica

Family: Orobanchaceae

Downy False Foxglove grows in partial sun and prefers dry woodland soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Downy False Foxglove

Downy False Foxglove growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Dry woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Downy False Foxglove as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.

Plant Overview

Downy False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica) is listed in the Orobanchaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.

Plant ID
PLT-4288
Family
Orobanchaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Difficult

Growing Conditions

Downy False Foxglove is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.

Hardiness zones
4-9
Sunlight
Partial sun
Soil
Dry woodland soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.