Native Perennial
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, humus-rich soils.
Size: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Time: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Tolerates: Deer, drought, poor drainage
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Pollinator Benefit: Great nectar source
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Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) -
Erect 5 ft. square stems frequently grow in clumps and bear long, lanceolate leaves and 4-6 in., terminal spikes of pink to lavender, tubular flowers. The perennial’s long-lasting flowers have five triangular lobes, two forming an upper lip and three forming a lower lip.
This attractive plant is snapdragon-like, but its square stem is typical of the mint family. If the flowers are bent, they tend to stay in the new position for a while, hence the common name Obedient Plant. It is wonderfully adaptable, tolerating both drought and poor drainage. Spreads aggressively by stolons, but is easy to pull out and keep in check. Obedient plant is a good nectar source for butterflies. This perennial is easy to establish and maintain. It can become aggressive but the shallow roots are easy to pull out.
Source: www.wildflower.org