Physostegia virginiana
Obedient Plant
Compact spikes of rosy-purple or white tubular flowers on square stems. Blooms from the bottom up. Adaptable to most soil types. Plants tend to flop unless staked or supported by neighbors; spreads assertively. Called Obedient Plant because flowers can be rotated around the stem and remain in their new position. Wonderful seed heads.
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
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Flower Color
- Pink
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 8" to 12"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
