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Also Known As

  • Crown of Snow Obedient Plant
  • False Dragon's Head

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow' plant details

Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?The star of the family is the pure-white form... the cool white flowers make a welcome note in hot weather? (B. B. Miles); earlier blooming, less of a spreader, to 2', and dazzling! S/M-W
Tall spikes of pure white tubular blooms are borne atop sturdy stems above a rosette of medium green foliage. This is a hardy, perennial native and is a good choice for Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and as a cutflower. Be aware that Obedient plant can be a vigorously spreading perennial and so should be planted in an area where it can naturalize.

Gardening facts about Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow' plant

How to Grow Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners', Pink Manners Perennial Obedient Plant

Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 15"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
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aka Physostegia virginiana 'Lavender', False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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