Physostegia virginiana
False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant
Description
A perfect plant for naturalizing in average, moist soil with full sun or partial shade, the False Dragonhead blooms with pink flowers in dense clusters at the tips of stems from August through October. These 3' plants look gorgeous planted with Great Blue Lobelia. They are native all across the U.S. and Canada. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.