Obedient Plant Bare Root (Physostegia virginiana) – 10 Live Plants, False Dragonhead, 3–9 Zones

About This Plant

Obedient Plant, also known as False Dragonhead, is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to approximately 24–48 inches tall. This set features 10 live bare root plants of Physostegia virginiana, shipped in damp paper and ready for planting. The plants are prepared as healthy, well-rooted perennial divisions and are suitable for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes. They attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with their vibrant tubular blooms in summer.

What You Will Receive

10 live Obedient Plant bare root plants. Also known as False Dragonhead. Shipped bare root in damp wrapping. Ready for planting. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead
Botanical Name: Physostegia virginiana
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root plants
Sun Requirements: Part sun to full sun
Soil: Average, well-draining soil; adapts to a variety of soil types
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 24–48 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Soak the roots in water for 12–24 hours before planting. Plant as soon as possible after arrival, spacing plants about 12 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist during the first weeks as plants establish. Temporary wilting after transplanting is normal and plants typically recover with consistent watering.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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