Vivid Obedient Plant
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Vivid Obedient Plant |
Botanical Name | Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Height | 18 to 2 ft |
Mature Width | 2 to 3 ft |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | June to September |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water weekly when starting new plants. Keep moist during dry periods. |
Fertilize Notes | No fertilizer needed. |
Prune Notes | These can be cut back early summer to encourage more fall blooms. Root pruning can help prevent spreading. |