They come
in pink, white, and a purplish pink; ranging in height from 3 to 4 feet in the
pinks and purples, to a foot or two in the whites. The overall height can be
reduced if you bob them down a few inches in the early to mid spring; this will
keep them from flopping over in the rain, and it will multiply the stems thus
producing more flowers.
Their flowering
times can be anywhere between June and September, depending on the color. A
second bloom can be achieved by deadheading the spent first batch of flowers.
They like
full sun, but wouldn’t mind a little afternoon shade if the area you planned
for them is a confined hot location. Their feet can be in any soil situation from
sandy to clay, with watering favoring the middle of the road.
They like
to take over the place with rhizoming root propagation, so keep that in mind
when picking out a spot for them. Dividing them every 2 to 3 years will keep
them under control.
Not a
favorite among the deer population, but are culinary hot spot for butterflies
and hummingbirds.
Phystostegias
make great backdrops from shorter bushes, perennials, and annuals. Virtually indestructible
once growing so make sure you plant them where they can spread, or, make sure
you have the time to keep them corralled.
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