Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow'
Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead
Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead
Type Perennial
Hardy range 3A to 8A
Height 20" to 30" / 50cm to 75cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 3A to 8A
Height 20" to 30" / 50cm to 75cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color
This plant has attractive foliage.
Fall Color No change in fall color
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes
Since this plant spreads quickly, it can become invasive, but it can be controlled. Staking is usually required. Propagate by dividing the clumps in the spring. Variegated and white blooming forms are available. 'Summer Snow' is somewhat less invasive than the species.
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Since this plant spreads quickly, it can become invasive, but it can be controlled. Staking is usually required. Propagate by dividing the clumps in the spring. Variegated and white blooming forms are available. 'Summer Snow' is somewhat less invasive than the species.
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