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'Miss Manners' blooms in mid-summer with spikes of pure white tubular flowers. Unlike other members of this plant family, she doesn't spread by ending out underground roots. Hence the plant's good manners.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
24-30" tall x 18" wide (cutting propagated). A note worthy new perennial, 'Miss Manners' is respectful of space in the small garden because of its compact, non-suckering habit. Normally Physostigia is known as a vigorous non-stop spreader, but 'Miss Manners' is a delight in the garden with its summer-long display of pure white tubular flowers and clean, deep green narrow foliage.
Physostegia (Obedient Plant) - a genus of North American wildflowers.
Preferred growing conditions
Plant in most soil types including clay. Physostegia prefers to be planted in a full to partial sun locations.
Mulch with common mulching materials except of moisture climates where plants should remain un-mulched.
Obedient plant likes moderately to moist soil conditions so regular irrigation is needed to establish and maintain plants in arid climates. Rainfall is generally sufficient in moister Eastern climates.
Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the late summer. Clip off primary flower spike to encourage new flower buds to form lower on the flowering stem.
Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.
Special comments
Divide in mid-spring if plants are spreading too widely and crowding neighboring plants.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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