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Herbaceous Perennial

Physostegia virginiana var. speciosa 'Variegata' (v)

variegated obedient plant

An upright herbaceous perennial to 90cm tall, with lance-shaped, cream-margined leaves and tubular pale pink flowers in summer and early autumn

Synonyms
Physostegia virginiana 'Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green
Summer Pink Cream Green
Autumn Pink Cream Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Physostegia are erect rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with neatly arranged pairs of toothed leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped, tubular flowers in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in reliably moist soil in full sun or part shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring as growth starts

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back flowered stems

Pests

Slugs and snails may cause damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial rots and rust diseases

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