Correll's Obedient Plant

Physostegia correllii

$23.00
Very Rare

| Hardiness Zones 7-9

This species of "Obedient Plant" or "False Dragonhead" is a robust, erect, somewhat succulent perennial from thick rhizomes. It has inch long lavender-pink flowers streaked or spotted with purple. It is a rare species found in scattered localities in Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana where it grows in water or wet soil along streams or irrigation ditches. Plant in sunny location with ample moisture.

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Hardiness Zones USDA Zones 7-9
Sun Full Sun
Soil Wet
Mature size Height: 36-48 Inches / Spread: 12-15 Inches
Growth Rate Fast
Seasonality Dies back

Flower, Fruit and Foliage

A streamside endemic now reduced to a handful of wild sites in Texas, Louisiana, and northern Mexico, Physostegia correllii sends sturdy, sometimes purple-flushed stems three to four feet tall (occasionally far taller in rich wet ground) from a spreading rhizome. Leaves are sessile, lance-shaped, widest at the middle, sharply toothed, and an unusually dark glossy green for the genus. The bloom is the show: dense terminal spikes of inch-long tubular flowers in cool purplish-pink, the throats freckled with darker streaks and the lower lip flaring into a small landing platform for bumblebees.

Like its kin, the species earns the genus's other common name, obedient plant — the individual flowers sit on hinged pedicels and stay put when nudged left or right around the spike. Bloom runs midsummer into early fall. Fruit is the typical mint-family quartet of small dry nutlets nested in the persistent calyx.

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Plant Success Tip #1

Unpack Promptly

Carefully unpack your plant as soon as it arrives. Check the roots and soil to ensure they are still moist. If the roots feel dry, lightly mist or water them before proceeding with planting or temporary storage.

Plant Success Tip #2

Acclimate Your Plant

Allow your plant to adjust to its new environment by placing it in a sheltered spot for a day or two before planting, especially if it has traveled a long distance. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures right away.

Plant Success Tip #3

Follow Planting and Care Instructions

Plant your new arrival as soon as possible, following the specific care guidelines provided. If planting outdoors isn’t immediately possible, temporarily pot it in well-draining soil to maintain health until conditions are suitable.

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What to expect upon delivery

All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.

Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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