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Obedient Plant
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerPhysostegia virginiana
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
- pH 6–8
Overview
Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 2 to 9. Prefers full sun.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost and transplant after hardening off
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites (occasional, not typically damaging). Common diseases: Powdery mildew (in humid conditions with poor air circulation).