{"product_id":"obedient-plant-seeds","title":"Narrow-Leaved Obedient Plant Seeds – Physostegia angustifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTall Flower Spikes for Sunny, Moist Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow-leaved Obedient Plant (\u003cem\u003ePhysostegia angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also called narrowleaf false dragonhead, is a North American herbaceous perennial with narrow foliage and upright flowering stems. Its pale pink flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, bringing movement and seasonal interest to a natural-style border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it room in a sunny planting with consistent moisture, where its vertical flower spikes can rise among neighboring perennials. This is a spreading plant, best placed where an expanding colony is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Seed Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2,000 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for planting seeds, not live plants or rooted divisions. No named cultivar or specific seed provenance is represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhysostegia angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow-leaved Obedient Plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically pale pink, carried on upright spikes; seed-grown plants may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–5 feet, depending on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Too much shade can encourage leaning stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist soil with drainage; water during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer into early fall, with timing influenced by climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant: Allow Room to Spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species spreads by underground rhizomes and can be vigorous in garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose its position carefully, monitor the edges of the planting, and divide clumps as needed. It is better suited to a generous natural-style planting than a tightly packed space where neighboring plants could be crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStarting from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors in late fall in a prepared seed bed or protected seed container so winter conditions can provide natural chilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e For spring sowing, mix seeds with a lightly moist medium such as sand and refrigerate for approximately 60 days. Keep moist, not saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow just below the surface and cover only lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the seed bed lightly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emergence can vary. Do not expect all seeds to germinate at once or assume immediate flowering from young seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeedling Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide good light once seedlings emerge and maintain moisture while they establish. Move seedlings carefully into individual pots when large enough to handle. Acclimate protected seedlings gradually before planting outdoors, leaving room for mature growth and access for future division.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large container can offer a more manageable way to grow this spreading perennial, but the tall stems and expanding roots need regular attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a substantial pot with drainage holes and room for root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check frequently during warm weather and avoid letting the mix dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake stems if needed, especially in exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check for crowded roots and divide or repot as plants develop. Monitor shoots extending through drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect containers appropriately for local conditions rather than assuming roots in pots have the same protection as those in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStems may need support in rich soil or shade. Divide established clumps approximately every 2–3 years to manage spread and crowding. Remove spent flower spikes before seed matures if you want to limit reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for \u003cem\u003ePhysostegia angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, not a named cultivar of the related \u003cem\u003ePhysostegia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caribbean garden seed","offers":[{"title":"30 SEEDS","offer_id":51029764276410,"sku":"P35524S1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":51029764309178,"sku":"P35524S2","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 SEEDS","offer_id":51029764341946,"sku":"P35524S","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 SEEDS","offer_id":51029764374714,"sku":"P35524S","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/7-obedient-plant-flowers.jpg?v=1794659008","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-fr\/products\/obedient-plant-seeds","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}