False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Overview

False Dragonhead, or Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana), is a robust perennial reaching 2-4 feet in height. Valued for its showy spires of pink to lavender tubular flowers, it blooms from late summer to fall. Thriving in zones 3-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Despite its name, it can spread aggressively, so consider root barriers for containment. Provides vibrant vertical interest and attracts pollinators.