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Physostegia virginiana Obedient plant, False dragonhead

N. America; 1m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade. Suitable for most growing regions, provided summer watering where needed. Not suited to hot and humid regions.
Requires regular watering. Well-draining soil. Spring application of complete fertiliser. Cutting plant back in winter. Watch out for snails, aphids and slugs.
Propagate from winter division.

This perennial is most beautiful when flowering from summer to late autumn. The snapdragon-like flowers, arranged on tall upright stems, are available in colours ranging from purplish, lavender, rose-lilac, pink or white, emerging from rosettes of dark green foliage. The plant spreads fast.

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