Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana is a clump‑forming native perennial that grows aggressively. From midsummer to early fall, spikes of purple or pink (sometimes white) flowers rise above sharply toothed leaves to four feet high.

Key Features

• Late summer spikes of pink/purple/white flowers.
• Aggressive spreader; may need restraint.
• Good cut flower; mixes well with asters, grasses, goldenrods.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade; medium moisture. Plants may need staking.

Care & Propagation

Sow seed in cold frame in autumn. Divide in winter or early spring before new growth. Problems: rust, slugs.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, cut flower; cottage, meadow gardens.

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