Common
name: "Obedient Plant"
Latin name: Physostegia virginiana
Native
to: Eastern USA
Zone: 4 - 8
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, July - Sept
Height: 24" - 36"
Spread: 24"
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured: Physostegia
virginiana
Cultural
information: "Obedient Plant" is a
spreading perennial that grows quickly... sometimes becoming
somewhat invasive. It can be controlled by digging unwanted
plants. Mid summer it produces spikes of "Snapdragon"
like flowers that are excellent for cutting and attracting
butterflies. Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist
or boggy soil. Space new plants 24" apart. "Obedient
Plants" can also be grown in the flower garden.
