Bloom Color

Interesting Notes

After 12 years of trialing by US plantsman Darrell Probst, this unique selection of the US swamp native is finally available to gardeners. Unlike other so-called-obedient plants, P. 'Miss Manners' does not aggressively run around like other physostegias... or past presidents. Emerging from a dormant crown in spring, a cluster of green stems shoots upward to 30", each clothed by 3" long, narrow, waxy dark green leaves. The sturdy clumps (unlike P. 'Spring Snow') are topped all summer with pure white snapdragon-like flowers, which can be twisted around the stem and will remain where you put them... hence the common name! Plant Delights

Use in borders, mixed plantings, massed especially to separate other colors, large containers, cut flowers; don't combine directly with off white colors; for dramatic effect combine with dark colors such as dark red lilies and daylilies, blue bellflowers and catmints, or dark-leaved loosestrifes; combine in contained beds with variegated ribbon grass to echo the white margins. Different from the other cultivars and species, this cultivar has a clumping habit; originally native to eastern North America, this cultivar was selected by Darrell Probst in the late 1990's. University of Vermont

Each snapdragon-like flower holds its position if bent to left or right, hence its name. http://www.newlondongazette.com/ShawGard.html

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Obedient plants are heavy feeders, but do not over fertilize or lodging may occur. May be propagated by seed or cuttings. Divide every 2-3 years. Cut back after flowering to reduce height and spread. Excellent for naturalized, border or perennial gardens.