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Physostegia
virginiana ~ Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead |
Physostegia virginiana
is most valued for the Fall bloom time. Obedient Plants is so named
because flowers can be arranged and will yield to twisting and
bending. This is a valued trait for those that like to arrange
flowers. Physostegia virginiana can be invasive in wet climates but
will only gradually advance in our California gardens. Obedient
Plant will grow to 18" tall. Plants will rebloom if the leading
cluster of flowers is removed once it has finished blooming. I cut
Obedient Plants to the ground after their season is done. Usually
this is shortly after Thanksgiving in our gardens. Physostegia
virginiana is native to the Eastern United States. Obedient Plant
will be hardy for any degree of cold likely to be found in a garden
here. Plants are tolerant of clay soils.
High
resolution images of Physostegia
virginiana are available.
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