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Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

Also Known As

Obedient Plant
Pink Obedient Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' plant details

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fine-looking variety of our well-loved wildflower forms a dense 1-2' mound with numerous dark-lilac-pink snapdragon-like flowers on stiff square stems all throughout the summer, a favorite of bumblebees; called obedient plant because individual florets will stay in place (at least for a while) when repositioned S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Late summer to early fall bloomer – upright stems 2-3' tall eventually forming a vigorous colony. Stems are topped with lots of small, pink flowers – good for arrangements. Likes sun to light shade, not fussy about soil, regular water. Easy to grow. Grows in difficult places. Nice late season bloomer. Not so obedient…

By: Secret Garden Growers

Sexy passion pink flowers that obediently stay in the position you put them in, bees with a copy of the Kama Sutra could have a lot of fun with this one, in terms of flowers this is the best Physostegia we grow. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' plant

How to Grow Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant