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Physostegia virginiana Vivid - Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana Vivid
Obedient plant, Virginian False Dragonhead, Accommodation Flower, American Heather, Lady of the Lake, Lion's Heart, Mexican Heath

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Replanted straight away but for now the recovery is not satisfactory. However, the temperatures are still cool. I hope the young plant will start growing again.

Roselyne, 30/03/2023

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A beautiful groundcover variety, with numerous spikes of dark pink flowers, hardy, reaching a height of 60cm (24in). Ideal for bouquet making.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' is a vigorous perennial that reaches a height of 60cm (24in) and produces beautiful spikes of candy pink flowers throughout the summer. 

This plant has a spreading habit and is hardy with a semi-suckering stump. It develops quadrangular stems with deciduous, opposite, elongated, dentate, green leaves that measure 13cm (5in) long. The tubular, dark pink flowers are arranged in 4 rows and are carried on spikes measuring 10-12cm (4-5in) in length. They look lovely in a floral arrangement in a vase.

Easy to grow, Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' thrives in light, moist, not overly rich soil in a sunny location, sheltered from strong winds. It is often used along the edge of a water feature or for making bouquets.

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Physostegia virginiana Vivid - Obedient Plant (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time August to October
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Physostegia

Species

virginiana

Cultivar

Vivid

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Obedient plant, Virginian False Dragonhead, Accommodation Flower, American Heather, Lady of the Lake, Lion's Heart, Mexican Heath

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' is planted in the spring or autumn, 5 plants per square meter, in good light garden soil, damp, not too rich, sheltered from strong winds and in the sun. It is remarkable in sandy but damp soils.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Rich in humus and very light

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the dry stems flush with the soil in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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