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Physostegia virginiana 'Alba'

Physostegia virginiana 'Alba'

Genus: Physostegia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Alba' is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems to 90cm tall clothed with sharply-toothed leaves and spikes of densely-packed, white, tubular flowers followed by green seed pods

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back to the base in winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be subject to rots if the rhizomes are damaged

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years