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Physostegia virginiana

Obedient plant

Obedient plant is so-named because the flower heads can be moved to face any direction. This species seeds itself out aggressively and should be sited accordingly, though it has great value as a late-spring bloomer that attracts a number of native pollinators.

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Height: 10-24 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Obedient plant - Physostegia virginiana from Native Plant Trust
Obedient plant - Physostegia virginiana from Native Plant Trust