Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
virginiana
ID:
273739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: sub t. 1289. 1829; Lab. Gen. et Sp. 504.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273071

Common Names

  • Physostegia virginiana
  • Virginia Physostegia
  • Virginiana Physostegia

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Synonyms

  • Physostegia virginiana alba (J.W.Moore) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum lancifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum louisianum hort. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum regelii hort. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum virginianum L. [unknown]
  • Physostegia virginiana virginiana [unknown]
  • Physostegia virginiana virginiana [unknown]

Description

Physostegia virginiana (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 virginiana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Physostegia virginiana sub. praemorsa (Shinners) P.D.Cantino
Physostegia virginiana sub. virginiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physostegia virginiana is a pink, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physostegia virginiana 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 virginiana

Physostegia virginiana is native to North America and can be found in the wet meadows and marshes of the eastern United States.

Physostegia virginiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physostegia virginiana?

Physostegia virginiana

What is the common name of Physostegia virginiana?

Obedient Plant

What is the natural habitat of Physostegia virginiana?

Meadows, prairies, and open woods

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155820: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.