physostegia virginiana (obedient plant) native*
$14.95
- upright, clumping habit
- dense spikes of pink to pale lilac, occasionally white, snapdragon-like flowers
- each flower is surrounded by a small, leaf-like bract
- narrow, lance-shaped, serrated, green leaves
- fast-growing and spreads to cover a large area
- bloom time: midsummer to early fall
- the common name "obedient plant" refers to the individual flowers that can be moved into new positions
- zone 3
- height 100-125cm
- spread 60-80cm
- colour pink
- naturally found near river banks, swamps or in wet, low sites
- grows best in an average to moist, or wet soil, in full sun to partial shade
- prune in late spring to establish a compact, bushy habit and to prevent the plant from flopping over
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- fast growing
- deer resistant
- native to ontario
- bog or water garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)