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Physostegia virginiana

Obedient Plant (False Dragonhead)

The snapdragon-like blooms are upright spikes of pink to pale lilac in colour. The flowers bloom bottom to top on each spike, with each flower surrounded by a small, leaf-like bract.

  • »  Upright, clumping habit
  • »  Dense spikes of pink to pale lilac, occasionally white, snapdragon-like flowers
  • »  Each flower is surrounded by a small, leaf-like bract
  • »  Narrow, lance-shaped, serrated, green leaves
  • »  Fast-growing and spreads to cover a large area
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 110 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:60-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Physostegia virginiana

Native to Ontario

The common name "obedient plant" refers to the individual flowers that can be moved into new positions. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Physostegia virginiana

Naturally found near river banks, swamps or in wet, low sites. Grows best in an average to moist, or wet soil, in full sun to partial shade. Prune in late spring to establish a compact, bushy habit and to prevent the plant from flopping over.