Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant)


Michael's Opinion

This plant can be a bit of garden thug as it forms large impenetrable patches of vegetation. That said however I still use this plant since it flowers late in the year when little else is in bloom and it is a plant of significant stature.

Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusPhysostegia
Speciesvirginiana
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5 m
Spread50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationEasily by division of clumps in the spring.
Notable SpecimensThe A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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