Physostegia virginiana | Obedient Plant
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as the obedient plant, is a perennial native to North America. It is renowned for its spiked clusters of tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall, with the blooms typically appearing in shades of pink, to light purple. The flowers are arranged in tall, narrow clusters that add a vertical accent to gardens, making it a popular choice for borders or naturalized areas.
This plant is found across much of the eastern and central United States, where it thrives in moist meadows, prairies, and along stream banks. Its common name, "obedient plant," arises from the plant's unique ability to have its flower spikes bent in any direction, holding their position once moved, which is a feature that gardeners often enjoy.
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as the obedient plant, is a perennial native to North America. It is renowned for its spiked clusters of tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall, with the blooms typically appearing in shades of pink, to light purple. The flowers are arranged in tall, narrow clusters that add a vertical accent to gardens, making it a popular choice for borders or naturalized areas.
This plant is found across much of the eastern and central United States, where it thrives in moist meadows, prairies, and along stream banks. Its common name, "obedient plant," arises from the plant's unique ability to have its flower spikes bent in any direction, holding their position once moved, which is a feature that gardeners often enjoy.
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as the obedient plant, is a perennial native to North America. It is renowned for its spiked clusters of tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall, with the blooms typically appearing in shades of pink, to light purple. The flowers are arranged in tall, narrow clusters that add a vertical accent to gardens, making it a popular choice for borders or naturalized areas.
This plant is found across much of the eastern and central United States, where it thrives in moist meadows, prairies, and along stream banks. Its common name, "obedient plant," arises from the plant's unique ability to have its flower spikes bent in any direction, holding their position once moved, which is a feature that gardeners often enjoy.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Pale pink to light purple
Bloom time: Mid-summer to fall
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Medium to moist soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong blooming, cut back in late fall or early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
