Obedient Plant – 25 Seeds
Grow a fascinating and beautiful native wildflower with our Obedient Plant seeds. This unique perennial gets its name from a fun trick: each individual, snapdragon-like flower will stay in place when you bend or nudge it. The plant produces tall, stately spires of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers in late summer, providing a crucial nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. A vigorous and hardy plant, it's a perfect choice for adding height and drama to a cottage garden or naturalized meadow. ⭐ What you'll love The fun, "obedient" flowers that stay in the position you move them to. Tall, elegant spires of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. A magnet for a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds. A hardy and vigorous native perennial that is easy to grow. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-4 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring. Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Care: This plant spreads aggressively via underground rhizomes. To control its spread, plant it in a contained area. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a fascinating and beautiful native wildflower with our Obedient Plant seeds. This unique perennial gets its name from a fun trick: each individual, snapdragon-like flower will stay in place when you bend or nudge it. The plant produces tall, stately spires of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers in late summer, providing a crucial nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. A vigorous and hardy plant, it's a perfect choice for adding height and drama to a cottage garden or naturalized meadow.
⭐ What you'll love
- The fun, "obedient" flowers that stay in the position you move them to.
- Tall, elegant spires of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers.
- A magnet for a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds.
- A hardy and vigorous native perennial that is easy to grow.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
- Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Care: This plant spreads aggressively via underground rhizomes. To control its spread, plant it in a contained area.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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