Obedient plant.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Moist, fertile, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-35 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of significant toxicity to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

No specific skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,45 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, lavender, white, 2 a 3cm

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, fall

Cuidados en invierno

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.

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Physostegia

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central North America.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, colibríes

Usos

pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cut flowers

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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.