Fall Obedient Plant
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Also known as Fall Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead, Virginia Lions-heart
Obedient Plant thrives in wetter soils. The common name of this species has everything to do with its flowers and nothing to do with its behavior in the garden. It is a rhizomatous plant, so its root system will spread reasonably quickly underground. Anyone who has played around with its flower spikes will notice that individual flower stems will remain in whichever direction you point them.
This Plant is a beautiful species if you need a plant to fill in large spots around your yard. Like all members of the mint family, it produces copious amounts of nectar. Blooming late summer and well into fall, Obedient Plant provides a much-needed energy boost for pollinators facing the coming winter. The Narrow-leaved Obedient Plant has lighter pink flowers and blooms earlier, making it an excellent companion plant.
Nectar Source Plant: Monarch Butterflies (Danaus spp.), Sulphur Butterflies (Colias spp.), Bumble Bees (Bombus spp.), Green Sweat Bees (Agapostemon spp.), Sweat Bees (Halictus spp., and Lasioglossum spp.), Yellow Faced Bees (Hylaeus spp.), and Hummingbirds.
Height: 2'-4’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: August, September
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: North America from Quebec to Manitoba, South to Florida, and New Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
