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
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.
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 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,