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Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners'
Obedient Plant
'Miss Manners' is aptly named because, unlike many other kinds of obedient plant, this one is clump forming and doesn't spread throughout the garden. Stiff, square stems end in dense spikes of pure white, snapdragon-like flowers, which bloom throughout the summer.
Benefits
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Good nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators |
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Stem clumps make good ground cover for wildlife |
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Pure white flower spikes bloom for many weeks |
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Good cut flower |
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Forms clumps and does not become invasive |
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow in full sun or light shade. Plant in well-drained, consistently moist soil. Does not tolerate drought so needs to be watered in dry spells. A light summer mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Native Range
Open meadows and prairies; Quebec to Manitoba south to New Mexico and Florida.
Native Trivia
Some members of the genus Physostegia are commonly called obedient plant because each individual flower will, upon being moved in any one direction, temporarily remain in the new position as if it were hinged.
"These big spikes of showy flowers are easy for my butterfly friends and me to find."
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Good Companions
Smooth Aster
(Aster laevis)
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture Preference
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Attracts Wildlife
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Habitat Collection
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