50 Seeds Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana Perennial Flower
Obedient Plant, also known as Physostegia virginiana, is a hardy perennial valued for its upright spikes of tubular blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white. A member of the mint family, it forms clumps of narrow green leaves and flowers from mid-summer into early autumn, adding vertical interest to beds and borders.
The blooms are attractive in cottage and wildflower gardens and work well in fresh arrangements. Plants spread by rhizomes to form colonies over time, making them useful for naturalizing in meadows and along pond edges. They can be grown in mixed perennial borders or mass plantings for seasonal color. Flower spikes are also suitable for cutting.
Species: Physostegia virginiana
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, moist, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, press into soil, light needed
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Cut back after first bloom for rebloom