Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' | Miss Manners Obedient Plant
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' is an attractive perennial known for its upright spikes of pure white, tubular flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The blooms are densely packed along sturdy stems and open sequentially from bottom to top, providing a long-lasting floral display. Its crisp white flowers contrast beautifully with its deep green foliage, adding elegance and structure to garden borders.
'Miss Manners' is a cultivar of the native obedient plant, selectively bred for its non-invasive growth habit and refined appearance. Unlike other Physostegia varieties, this cultivar is less aggressive, making it a more manageable choice for garden spaces. Its tidy form and graceful blooms make it a standout addition to mixed beds, pollinator gardens, or cottage landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' is an attractive perennial known for its upright spikes of pure white, tubular flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The blooms are densely packed along sturdy stems and open sequentially from bottom to top, providing a long-lasting floral display. Its crisp white flowers contrast beautifully with its deep green foliage, adding elegance and structure to garden borders.
'Miss Manners' is a cultivar of the native obedient plant, selectively bred for its non-invasive growth habit and refined appearance. Unlike other Physostegia varieties, this cultivar is less aggressive, making it a more manageable choice for garden spaces. Its tidy form and graceful blooms make it a standout addition to mixed beds, pollinator gardens, or cottage landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' is an attractive perennial known for its upright spikes of pure white, tubular flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The blooms are densely packed along sturdy stems and open sequentially from bottom to top, providing a long-lasting floral display. Its crisp white flowers contrast beautifully with its deep green foliage, adding elegance and structure to garden borders.
'Miss Manners' is a cultivar of the native obedient plant, selectively bred for its non-invasive growth habit and refined appearance. Unlike other Physostegia varieties, this cultivar is less aggressive, making it a more manageable choice for garden spaces. Its tidy form and graceful blooms make it a standout addition to mixed beds, pollinator gardens, or cottage landscapes.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped
Flower color: White, tubular
Bloom time: Summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; non-spreading habit
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
