(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently stay in place when shifted but possessing romping underground rhizomes that are not so well behaved, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From mid-summer to fall it produces dense, knee- to waist-high spikes of tubular flowers that are varying shades of violet-pink or white, depending on the cultivar. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. The toothed, lance-shaped leaves are glossy, deep green. Plants...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently hold their position when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From mid- to late summer the selection 'Alba' produces knee-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of pure white tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and moist, average...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently hold their position when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From mid- to late summer the selection 'Crown of Snow' produces thigh-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of pristine white tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. Bloom begins earlier than that of most pink-flowered forms. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad,...

(Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Obedient Plant)

What a well behaved obedient plant for the late summer garden. Unlike other selections, 'Miss Manners' is compact, clump forming and does not spread aggressively. In midsummer to fall, it develops tall, sturdy stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with spikes of white tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and moist, average to well drained soil. To keep them manageable, it is best to divide plants every two to three years. They make...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently hold their position when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From late summer to early fall the selection 'Pink Bouquet' produces thigh-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of rose-pink tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently hold their position when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From late summer to early fall the selection 'Red Beauty' produces thigh-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of rose-purple tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently stay in place when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From late summer to early fall the selection 'Rosea' produces thigh-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of purpish-pink tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and moist,...

(Obedient Plant, Summer Snow Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently stay in place when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From mid- to late summer the selection 'Summer Snow' produces thigh-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of snow-white tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part sun and moist, average...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently stay in place when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. The cultivar 'Variegata' provides season-long sparkle with its white-edged lance-shaped leaves. From mid- to late summer it produces dense knee-high spikes of magenta-pink tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial romps by rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant likes full to part...

(Obedient Plant)

Bearing flowers that obediently stay in place when shifted, Physostegia virginiana is a herbaceous perennial from eastern and central North America. From late summer to fall the compact late-blooming selection 'Vivid' produces knee-high stems lined with toothed green leaves and topped with dense spikes of shocking purple-pink tubular flowers. These are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees. This vigorous perennial develops with rhizomes to form broad, dense clumps.

Obedient plant needs...