Obedient Plant - Physostegia virginiana

Features: The abundant pinkish-purple flower stems will stay where you rotate them, giving the native perennial its nickname of “obedient plant.” In favorable conditions, this plant can be somewhat aggressive, although the shallow roots make it easy to “edit” and control. 

While it prefers moist soil it can tolerate both drought and poor drainage. Bumblebees and hummingbirds are very attracted to this ornamental member of the mint family, while our mammal friends find them distinctly unattractive.

Light: Full sun to Partial shade

Soil: Moist to Medium Moist

Height:  2-4 feet

Blooms: August to November

See more information and photos at Illinois Wildflowers and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 

Photos: Illinois Wildflowers, U of I Extension