Seed no. 991C
Physostegia virginiana, 'Crown of Snow'
Obedient Plant
£2.45
In stock · approx. 25 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors or in a greenhouse Feb-Jun. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil or vermiculite. Place in a propagator. Ideal temp. 18-25°C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Easy to care for.
Cultivation
Cut back to base to base level in winter. Propagate by division in winter or spring before new growth starts.
| Genus | Physostegia |
|---|---|
| Species | virginiana |
| Family | Lamiaceae/Labiatae |
| Common name | Obedient Plant |
| Seed number | 991C |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.6m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 25 |
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