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Vivid Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' Plant Height: 18 inches Flower Height: 24 inches Spread: 18 inches Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: 2a Other Names: False Dragonhead Description: A smaller more compact version of obedient plant with very pretty rosy-pink blooms; still a rather vigorous plant like the species, a fine selection where it can be contained Ornamental Features: Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' flowers Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder Vivid Obedient Plant features beautiful spikes of rose hooded flowers with pink overtones rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's pointy leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Landscape Attributes: Vivid Obedient Plant is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; - Spreading Vivid Obedient Plant is recommended for the following landscape applications; - General Garden Use - Mass Planting - Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens Plant Characteristics: Vivid Obedient Plant will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This plant can be propagated by division. This is a selection of a native North American species.