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Description
Physostegia Virginiana Vivid, also known as obedient plant, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, meadows, and prairies. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and has lance-shaped leaves that are 2-4 inches long. The flowers are tubular and come in shades of pink and white. They bloom in late summer to early fall and attract bees and butterflies.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Physostegia |
Appearance
Physostegia Virginiana Vivid has lance-shaped leaves that are 2-4 inches long and 1 inch wide. The leaves are dark green and have toothed edges. The flowers are tubular and come in shades of pink and white. They are 1 inch long and bloom in late summer to early fall. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It has a clumping habit and produces multiple stems from the base.
Care Guide
Water: Physostegia Virginiana Vivid prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly. However, it can tolerate short periods of drought.Fertilization: Fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.Soil: The plant prefers well-drained, loamy soil. It can also tolerate wet soil.Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: Physostegia Virginiana Vivid is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Physostegia Virginiana Vivid is generally pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust. To prevent these diseases, avoid overhead watering and provide good air circulation around the plant.
Habitat
Physostegia Virginiana Vivid is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, meadows, and prairies. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate wet soil. The plant is often used in wildflower gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Physostegia Virginiana Vivid a good plant for attracting pollinators?
A: Yes, the plant’s tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies.Q: Can Physostegia Virginiana Vivid tolerate drought?
A: The plant can tolerate short periods of drought, but prefers moist soil.Q: What is the blooming season for Physostegia Virginiana Vivid?
A: The plant blooms in late summer to early fall.Q: What is the hardiness zone for Physostegia Virginiana Vivid?
A: The plant is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Related Plants
- Physostegia intermedia
- Physostegia parviflora
- Physostegia virginiana
- Monarda didyma
- Liatris spicata
References
- “Physostegia virginiana.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 28 June 2021. <https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280997&isprofile=0&=&(taxon=physostegia)&PageIndex=1&PageSize=10&sort=genus%20asc,%20taxonid%20asc,%20scientificname%20asc>
- “Obedient Plant.” North Carolina State University. Accessed 28 June 2021. <https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/physostegia-virginiana/>
- “Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant).” Illinois Wildflowers. Accessed 28 June 2021. <https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/savanna/plants/ob_plant.htm>
