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    Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers]

    Also Known As

    • Physostegia virginiana 'Lavender'
    • False Dragonhead
    • Obedient Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 2b-9b

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    Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers] plant details

    Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers]

    USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hardy clumping rhizomatous perennial. Lance shaped toothed mid green leaves are held on straight square stems. The lavender foxglove-like flowers appear in dense spikes atop each stem in summer and autumn. The flowers can be moved to new positions where they will remain, hence the common name. Feed Well.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers] plant

    How to Grow Physostegia virginiana [lavender flowers]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • 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

    aka Obedient Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Physostegia virginiana flower by Wicki
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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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