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obedient plant

obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 11b

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An easy-to-grow perennial with tall spikes of pink, purple, or white flowers that can be repositioned on the stem when bent. It spreads readily and is excellent for cut flowers and pollinator gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Lamiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with