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Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana, Lamiaceae

Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red AmaranthAmaranthus dubius
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mountain MintPycnanthemum virginianum
Pollinator Sharing
Good King HenryBlitum bonus-henricus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Obedient Plant grow in?

Obedient Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Obedient Plant?

Good companions for Obedient Plant include Red Amaranth, Mountain Mint, Good King Henry.

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