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Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid', commonly known as 'Vivid' obedient plant or false dragonhead, is a compact, upright cultivar of the native North American perennial, forming dense clumps with stiff, square stems and opposite, lance-shaped to willow-like leaves that are toothed and provide a neat, vertical backdrop. It produces showy, dense terminal spikes of vibrant, tubular flowers in rich pink to deep purplish-pink or rose-violet shades, reminiscent of snapdragons, with individual florets that famously remain "obediently" positioned when bent or rearranged. Blooming from mid- to late summer into fall, the long-lasting spikes offer extended color and are highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. This rhizomatous perennial spreads steadily but is less aggressive than the species due to its compact nature, with strong stems that typically require no staking. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with average to moist, well-drained soils, tolerating a range of conditions including clay, and serves as an excellent choice for borders, rain gardens, meadows, or naturalistic plantings where its bold floral display and pollinator support add late-season vibrancy.
ORIGIN - NC native cv.
EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun, tolerates am shade
FLOWER COLOR - lavender
HEIGHT - 25"
HABIT - deciduous
MOISTURE - moist/well drained
HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid', commonly known as 'Vivid' obedient plant or false dragonhead, is a compact, upright cultivar of the native North American perennial, forming dense clumps with stiff, square stems and opposite, lance-shaped to willow-like leaves that are toothed and provide a neat, vertical backdrop. It produces showy, dense terminal spikes of vibrant, tubular flowers in rich pink to deep purplish-pink or rose-violet shades, reminiscent of snapdragons, with individual florets that famously remain "obediently" positioned when bent or rearranged. Blooming from mid- to late summer into fall, the long-lasting spikes offer extended color and are highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. This rhizomatous perennial spreads steadily but is less aggressive than the species due to its compact nature, with strong stems that typically require no staking. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with average to moist, well-drained soils, tolerating a range of conditions including clay, and serves as an excellent choice for borders, rain gardens, meadows, or naturalistic plantings where its bold floral display and pollinator support add late-season vibrancy.
ORIGIN - NC native cv.
EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun, tolerates am shade
FLOWER COLOR - lavender
HEIGHT - 25"
HABIT - deciduous
MOISTURE - moist/well drained
HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8