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Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

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Overview

The Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Physostegia vir. 'Miss Manners', is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white, snapdragon-like blooms from mid-to-late summer. Reaching 18-24 inches in height with an equal spread, this non-invasive cultivar thrives in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. USDA zones 3-9. Ideal for borders, it offers a vertical accent and attracts pollinators while remaining deer resistant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 4–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white
Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — The Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Physostegia vir

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
24–30 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white
Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — The Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Physostegia vir

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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