Obedient plant.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 4 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist because this plant loves water. Watch for spreading as it can be quite aggressive in the garden. If the stems start to flop over, you can pinch them back in early summer to encourage sturdier growth.

Gießen

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in the spring as new growth appears.

Schneiden

Cut the plant back to the ground after the first hard frost in autumn.

Umtopfen

Divide the root clumps every couple of years to keep the plant healthy and contained.

Boden

Moist, fertile, well draining soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-35 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

There are no reports of significant toxicity to humans.

Kinder

The plant is generally safe, but children should be discouraged from eating any garden flowers.

Kontaktallergene

No specific skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Square stems typical of mint family
• Spikes of tubular snapdragon like flowers
• Lance shaped leaves with serrated edges
• Flowers remain positioned when pushed

Höhe

0,6 bis 1,2m

Breite

0,45 bis 0,6m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

pink, lavender, white, 2 bis 3cm

Häufige Probleme

• Rust — Fungal spots may appear on leaves during humid weather.
• Aphids — Small insects may cluster on tender new growth.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, fall

Überwinterung

Cut the stems back to the ground after the first hard frost. Apply a light layer of mulch if you live in a region with very cold, drying winter winds.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large pots, but ensure the container is at least 30 cm wide to accommodate its spreading roots.

Plant in a contained area or with other aggressive growers to prevent it from crowding out smaller neighbors.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Purple coneflower — They share similar moisture needs and provide a nice color contrast.
• Eutrochium purpureum — This tall companion creates a beautiful backdrop for the obedient plant.

Ähnliche Arten

• Obedient plant — This is often used as a synonym for the species.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Physostegia

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern and central North America.

Artenschutz

It is secure across its native range and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in moist meadows and along stream banks where it can spread through its rhizomatous root system.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Kolibris

Verwendung

pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cut flowers

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why is it called obedient plant?

If you push a flower to the side, it will stay in that position for a short time.

Does it spread aggressively?

Yes, it spreads via underground rhizomes and may need containment.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Physostegia comes from Greek words for bladder and covering, referring to the inflated calyx. The species name virginiana indicates its discovery in the Virginia region.

Gut zu wissen

• The flowers are arranged in four vertical rows along the spike.
• It is a vigorous spreader that can colonize large areas.
• It is a member of the mint family but lacks the characteristic square stem scent.