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Genus: Physostegia Species: virginiana Common Name: Obedience Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Pink, red or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-9 Note: This attractive clump-forming rhizomatous plant is suitable for borders, or cut flower, prairie and wild flower gardens. Obedience plant spreads easily, and can become invasive. Monitor plant for rust. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.