Giant Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana 'Eyeful Tower'
Lamiaceae
Other names
‘Eyeful Tower’ Obedient Plant
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
John Filkins
Description
An extremely tall selection of the native Obedient Plant, with 6-7’ towering bloom spikes. Physostegia is a well-known spreader, particularly in wet areas. 'Eyeful Tower' does not, however, spread in correspondence with its larger height; it's less invasive than the straight species. Lavender-pink, tubular flowers bloom in succession up the stalk in late summer, attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Give this great giant some space in a wet natural area, or mixed with other tall perennials in a sunny meadow bed.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
growth habit