Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 134 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273063
Common Names
- Physostegia purpurea
- Purple Physostegia
- Purpurea Physostegia
Synonyms
- Physostegia obovata (Elliott) R.K.Godfrey ex Weath. [unknown]
- Physostegia virginiana obovata (Elliott) A.Gray [unknown]
- Prasium purpureum Walter [unknown]
- Dracocephalum obovatum Elliott [unknown]
- Dracocephalum purpureum (Walter) E.M.McClint. in Gleason [unknown]
Description
Physostegia purpurea (also called Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead, and Summer Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has tall spikes of pink, white, or purple flowers and grows in moist meadows, prairies, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Physostegia purpurea is a perennial plant native to North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physostegia purpurea is a purple, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physostegia purpurea is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Physostegia purpurea
Physostegia purpurea is native to North America and can be found in the wet meadows and marshes of the eastern United States.
Physostegia purpurea FAQ
What are the common names for Physostegia purpurea?
Purple physostegia and purple false dragonhead
What is the native range of Physostegia purpurea?
United States
What is the optimal growing environment for Physostegia purpurea?
Full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and moderate temperatures
Species in the Physostegia genus
Physostegia angustifolia,
Physostegia correllii,
Physostegia digitalis,
Physostegia godfreyi,
Physostegia intermedia,
Physostegia ledinghamii,
Physostegia leptophylla,
Physostegia longisepala,
Physostegia parviflora,
Physostegia pulchella,
Physostegia purpurea,
Physostegia virginiana,
Physostegia micrantha,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,