Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White'

Obedient Plant


Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White' - Obedient Plant from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Dwarf, compact variety, Deep green, toothed foliage
  • Spikes of white flowers that hold their color as they age
  • Blooms mid-summer-early fall
  • Excellent border or cutting flower
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
Vigorous
Vigorous



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average, moist, well-drained, acidic soil and full sun. Tolerates wet soil, some partial shade and drought once established. Flopping may occur in rich soil, too much shade or hot summer temperatures. The species is know to spread aggressively with rhizomes and self-seeding. Plants can be divided in spring or fall.


Height: 16-18 in
Spread: 16-24 in
Spacing: 12-20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 2-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Vigorous
  • Native
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Physostegia

Common Name: Obedient Plant

Rhizomatous perennial with narrow-lanceolate, toothed, green leaves. Tubular, snapdragon-like flowers are pink, pale lilac or white on terminal spikes blooming through summer. Great for borders, cottage gardens and meadows. Physostegia virginiana is native.