Pronounced (approximate): ag-uh-LYE-niss skin-er-ee-AY-nuh
Small, pale pink to nearly white flowers have a five-lobed opening. Explore the photographs below, from close details to the plant in its surroundings.
Pale False Foxglove (Agalinis skinneriana): three pale flowers and narrow foliage. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Other common names Skinner’s False Foxglove, Skinner’s Agalinis
Family Orobanchaceae
Life cycle Annual; root hemiparasite
Blooms Late July–early September
Height 8–20 inches
Habitat Open prairies, barrens, and sandy or calcareous openings
Bloom dates and size vary with region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Open prairies, barrens, and sandy or calcareous openings. Look for flowers in late july–early september; timing varies locally.
It can be easy to overlook among grasses. Compare the stem shape with Gattinger’s False Foxglove, which has rounder stems; flower color alone is not enough for a reliable identification.
Small, pale pink to nearly white flowers have a five-lobed opening.
Leaves are opposite and very narrow.
Slender stems are angled or ridged rather than round.
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Scattered sites in central and eastern North America, including Ontario.
Documented in these states: AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, OH, TN, WI.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Pale False Foxglove, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Botanical Latin pronunciations are approximate.