Obedient Plant
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and spikes of pink to purple tubular flowers that can be positioned along the stem (hence ‘obedient’). Prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads vigorously by rhizomes in favorable conditions. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Suitable for rain gardens and moist meadows.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Pink to Purple
Bloom Time: Late-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Shade
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Phenology: Growth emerges late May. Leaves fully developed by June. Pink flower spikes appear August-September. Seed heads persist through winter providing structure.
Wildlife Value: Attracts numerous butterflies and native bees; seeds eaten by small birds; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Spreads vigorously through underground rhizomes, creating stands of upright stems that emerge individually rather than in clumps. While it can be aggressive in optimal conditions, the stems are spaced far enough apart to allow strong-growing companions to persist between them. Best used where its spreading nature can be contained or in areas where its vigorous growth is desired.
Height: Medium to Tall (2-4 feet)