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Physostegia

Physostegia

9.9
A group of tall garden plants related to mint with tube-shaped pink or white flowers that return each year
  • noun
  • /ˌfaɪsəˈstɛdʒiə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Physostegia, such as the obedient plant, are grown as ornamentals.

Examples

  • The Physostegia grows well in moist, sunny flowerbeds and attracts many pollinators.

  • Gardeners appreciate the tall spikes of the Physostegia for late summer color.

  • The garden features beautiful Physostegia plants.

  • Many gardeners love Physostegia for its stunning blooms.

  • Gardeners appreciate the tall spikes of the Physostegia for late summer color.

  • Several species of Physostegia, including the obedient plant, are commonly grown for ornamental purposes.

  • The Physostegia thrives in moist, sunny flowerbeds and is known to attract many pollinators.

Compounds

Physostegia virginiana
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American garden plant with tall spikes of pink or white flowers

Surface Forms

Physostegia singular
Physostegias plural

Etymology

Physostegia comes from Greek parts physa meaning 'bladder' and stegia meaning 'cover', a reference to the plant's small rounded flower or seed parts. So thinking of a little 'covered bladder' helps you remember this mint-family plant, often called the 'obedient plant', with its tube-like flowers.