Native Plant Guide Version 10-06-2023 | Page 19

OBEDIENT PLANT

Physostegia virginiana

Height : 2-4 feet Width : 1-2 feet Full Sun : Minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day needed to thrive Water : 1-2 times a week depending on rainfall Soil Requirements : Well-drained soils Plant Spacing : 12-18 inches Bloom Period : Late summer to early fall Ideal Landscape Use : Borders , native wildflower gardens Wildlife Benefit : Pollinators , including butterflies , bees , and hummingbirds Poisonous to Humans and Pets : No How the Plant Spreads or Propagates : Self-seeding , division
How to Maintain : Divide plants every 2-3 years , prune dead flowers to encourage more blooms
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