| Botanical name | Physostegia virginiana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears foxglove-like spikes in mauve or white. |
| Common name(s) | Obedience plant |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has sharply toothed mid-green leaves. |
| Maintenance | This plant needs lots of water. |
| Interesting info | When this plant is grown well, it can reach one metre in height. |
Physostegia virginiana (Obedience plant)
- Botanical name: Physostegia virginiana
- Common name(s): Obedience plant
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
When grown well, can reach one metre in height. Foxglove-like spikes in mauve or white, and sharply toothed mid-green leaves. Needs lots of water.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: fizz-oh-STEE-jee-uh vur-jin-ee-AY-nuh
Physostegia virginiana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant bears foxglove-like spikes in mauve or white. 
This plant has sharply toothed mid-green leaves.
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Ground Covers and Perennials
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