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    Physostegia virginiana

    Also Known As

    • Obedient Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Physostegia virginiana plant details

    Physostegia virginiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, summer and winter lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Physostegia virginiana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in fall, summer and winter
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Physostegia virginiana

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Obediant Plant (Physostegia virginiana) makes a great groundcover for damp soils. This showy member of the mint family thrives in moist soil and creeps rapidly by rhizomes to keep weeds at bay. An excellent groundcover for wet areas that are difficult to mow, plant it with Great Blue Lobelia for a great late summer color combination. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Physostegia virginiana plant

    How to Grow Physostegia virginiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners'

    aka Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Well-Behaved Obedient Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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    Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

    aka Crown of Snow Obedient Plant, False Dragon's Head

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow' flower by Forestfarm
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    Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

    aka Obedient Plant, Pink Obedient Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners Pink '

    aka Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners', Pink Manners Perennial Obedient Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 15"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners Pink ' flower, form by Almost Eden
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    Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers]

    aka Physostegia virginiana 'Lavender', False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    2b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers] by Zephs
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