Physostegia virginiana / Obedient plant
Type: Perennial
Native habitat: wet prairies, stream banks
Light: Full sun
Soil: medium, well drained soil
Growth: 3’-4’ tall and 2’-3’ wide
Bloom: Purple from July-Sept
This Missouri native grows is great in natural or formal gardens. It’s flowers are great for cutting flowers. Spreads quickly by seed and rhizome, so best to plant in large areas, or plan to remove unwanted spreading a few times a year. Excellent plant to attract hummingbirds and bees. Check for water during drought years to ensure a bloom.
Type: Perennial
Native habitat: wet prairies, stream banks
Light: Full sun
Soil: medium, well drained soil
Growth: 3’-4’ tall and 2’-3’ wide
Bloom: Purple from July-Sept
This Missouri native grows is great in natural or formal gardens. It’s flowers are great for cutting flowers. Spreads quickly by seed and rhizome, so best to plant in large areas, or plan to remove unwanted spreading a few times a year. Excellent plant to attract hummingbirds and bees. Check for water during drought years to ensure a bloom.
Type: Perennial
Native habitat: wet prairies, stream banks
Light: Full sun
Soil: medium, well drained soil
Growth: 3’-4’ tall and 2’-3’ wide
Bloom: Purple from July-Sept
This Missouri native grows is great in natural or formal gardens. It’s flowers are great for cutting flowers. Spreads quickly by seed and rhizome, so best to plant in large areas, or plan to remove unwanted spreading a few times a year. Excellent plant to attract hummingbirds and bees. Check for water during drought years to ensure a bloom.