obedient plant – GrowIt BuildIT

Obedient Plant is a herbaceous perennial flower that blooms beautiful pink or white flowers in late summer. Native to Eastern and Central North America, this plant thrives in full sun and medium to moist soil. It is definitely one of the 'showier' natives, with its tall stalks that are just packed with blooms. Up close, these flowers are very intricate and interesting to look at. I love this flower, as it really gives you some late season color in the garden. In fact it does a great job in keeping color in between Echinacea and Asters bloom providing continuous color and nectar source for bees. Oh, and I almost forgot - it attracts hummingbirds too! Another big benefit of Obedient Plant is that it can make a great alternative to Purple Loosestrife, the horrible invasive flower from Eurasia! So - Plant Obedient Plant, not Loosestrife Obedient Plant Facts Grows up to 4' tall and blooms in late summerHas a long bloom duration of 4-8 weeksHummingbirds and bumblebees are very attracted to Obedient PlantDeer and Rabbits don't seem to eat Obedient PlantThe common name Obedient Plant is due to the flowers. If you physically move one of the blooms, it will stay in place and not spring back, making it 'obedient' to you.Is hardy for USDA zones 3-9. Check your USDA garden Zone HEREObedient Plant is a member of the mint family, and can spread aggressively in optimum conditions via rhizomes.The Scientific Name of Obedient Plant is Physostegia virginiana Obedient Plant Physical Description This plant can reach a height of 4' tall in optimum conditions. There will not be any branches on the stalk, except where it splits near the top to make the 'flower stalks'. (more…)