Rosea Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana, commonly called obedient plant or false dragonhead, is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to North America. It is commonly found in a variety of habitats including open meadows, prairies, stream banks, gravel bars, wooded bluff bases and railroad track right-of-ways. Vigorous self-seeder and spreads easily. Easily grown in average, moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Stems tend to flop in rich soils, too much shade or hot summer temperatures. Taller plants may need staking. Tolerates wet soils and some part shade. 'Miss Manners' is less prone to flopping than the species. Garden Style: Asian, Cottage, Eclectic, Formal, Woodland Shade Other Features: Border Plant, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point

PHYSOSTEGIA v. Rosea. 24-36" tall, 12-24" spread, full sun, midsummer-mid fall bloom. Lovely, dense spikes of pale tubular flowers bloom from bottom to the top. Its flowers bloom bottom-up on stiff spikes with narrow, lance-shaped leaves on square stems. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds & is bee friendly. Deer resistant. Zones 3-9. Potted in 3" pot.

We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.

Plant Type	Shipping Window
Daylilies	Early Mar – Early Nov
Lily Bulbs	Mid/Late Mar – Mid/Late May; Late Sep – Early Nov
Cannas & Dahlias	Early Mar – Mid-May
Daffodils	Early Mar – Mid-May
Perennials, Grasses & Hosta	Early Mar – Mid-May; Mid Sep – Early Nov
Iris	Early Mar – Early Jun; Mid Aug – Early Nov
Peonies	Early Mar – Mid-May; Early Sep – Early Nov
Tulips, Giant Allium & Magic Lilies	Early Oct – Early Nov

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When do you start shipping to my zone?

Zone	Approx. Shipping Time
Zones 7–11	Early–Mid March
Zone 6	Late March
Zone 5	Mid April
Zone 4	Late April
Zone 3	Early May

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