Plants > Perennials

obedient plant 'Vivid'

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Physostegia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A strong-growing but compact, upright herbaceous perennial to 50cm, with strongly toothed, lance-shaped leaves and dense spikes of dark purplish-pink, tubular flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back to the base in winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in winter or early spring before new growth starts

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to rots if rhizomes damaged

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years