Friday, May 20, 2011

False Dragonhead, Deciduous Perennial Of The Day

Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow'
    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

Bloom Color    White
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.

Leaf Color    Green
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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