Physostegia virginiana grow and care – herbaceous geophyte of the genus Physostegia also known as False dragonhead, Physostegia virginiana perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental cut flower plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical, mediterranean climate and grow in hardiness zone 3-10.
Leaves color green or green and white in linear shape with serrated margin.
Flower color pink, white or purple in dragonhead shape and grow on stems.
Rich soil, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Rhizomes / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
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Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Bloom stems and leaves
Size of the plant?
1-3 feet, 30-90cm
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Dragonhead shape, with color pink, white or purple
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