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Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 10 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

Obedient plant

'Vivid' was selected for its vibrant pink flowers and good demeanor. 

Physotegia virginiana features pink snapdragon-like flowers with narrow, lance-shaped foliage. If the flowers are pushed in any direction, they will temporarily remain in the new position, giving the plant its common name, obedient plant.

Grows best in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. 


Height:

2 ft

Spread:

12-18 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3-9

Bloom Color:

Pink

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Critter Resistance

  • Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

  • Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Clay Soil

Flowering Months

  • September
  • August

Foliage Color

  • Green