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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Physostegia is known as the obedient plant because the flowers remain in place when twisted. This plant forms a loose, spreading, bushy plant, from which short, upright spikes of upward-facing, tubular, lipped flowers grow all around, resembling mini-snapdragons. Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White' produces white flowers between July and September.

Grow Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White' in moist soil in sun or partial shade. To propagate, divide plants while they are dormant in winter or early spring.

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Physostegia ‘Crystal peak white’ and wildlife

Physostegia ‘Crystal peak white’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Physostegia ‘Crystal peak white’ poisonous?

Physostegia ‘Crystal peak white’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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