Physostegia Species, Slenderleaf False Dragonhead

Physostegialeptophylla

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Physostegia (fy-so-STEEJ-ee-uh)
Species
leptophylla (lep-toh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Dracocephalum leptophyllum
Dracocephalum veroniciforme
Physostegia aboriginorum
Physostegia veroniciformis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Escanaba, Michigan

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Escanaba, MI | August 2009 | positive

This plant appeared in my shade garden this year. I did not plant it. Spacing was sporadic, but it thrived in the moist soil. It took ...Read More

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