Obedient Plant - Variegata

Backyard Garden perennials  


Obedient Plant - Variegata

The Obedient Plant Physostegia ‘Variegata’, 'Physostegia virginiana', has bright white spiked flowers that are 36” tall and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘Variegata’ blooms from June to September and the waxy, green leaves have bright white margins that makes this plant a little different from other white blooming perennials. ‘Variegata’ needs a full sun area but will tolerate some afternoon shade, in well-drained soil. ‘Variegata’ is not as aggressive as most other Physostegia. Use ‘Variegata’ in borders, mixed plantings, massed plantings (especially to separate other colors), in large containers or as cut flowers. Try darker colors such Hemerocallis ‘Little Business’, Platycodon ‘Balloon Flower’ or Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ as a contrast. ... additional info

 

Iris - Ann Chowning The Iris ‘Ann Chowning’ has intense velvety red flowers with deep yellow signals. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 36” and a width of 18-24”. It is an easily grown Iris. Iris ‘Ann Chowning’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. Iris ‘Ann Chowning’ is useful in many ways. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

Obedient Plant - Variegata