Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' with green foliage and a pink blooming flower spike.

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' (Obedient Plant) Unity Grown

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Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' is a dwarf, upright, clump-forming, cultivar of obedient plant, also called false dragonhead, noted for its attractive, bright pink flowers and its compact habit. The name obedient plant refers to the plant's unique flowers that can be prodded into different angles, and will 'obediently' stay in place. Obedient plant is typically found in wetter locations, like lowland forests and floodplain meadows, across much of the eastern half of North America.

This cultivar of Physostegia virginiana grows to only about 1-2' tall in small clumps of about 12-18" wide, and produces upright spikes of pink flowers that bloom from early to late summer. Thanks to its compact growth habit, it is more resistant to flopping than the straight species. Care should be taken with choosing an appropriate planting location, because although less vigorous than the parent species, 'Vivid' can still be a bit of an aggressive spreader. Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners' is a great plant for pollinator gardens, handles occasion inundation (though perhaps not as well as other larger cultivars), and makes for great cut flower arrangements.

Native to U.S., Native to Maryland, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Short: 12-29"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium and Well-drained
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, and Attracts Butterflies
Tolerances: Black Walnut Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Salt Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Rain Garden, Small Space, and Woodland Garden

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