Physostegia

Obedient plant is a native plant of the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on river banks and wet meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread to the surroundings via root runners. The flowers have the shape of a slender spike with four rows of tubular flowers and resemble Snapdragon flowers. We harvest as soon as the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they then continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable companion for Dahlia, and they last 10–14 days in a vase. The spent spikes with seeds are interesting and usable for drying as well. 'Bouquet Rose' has flowers of a sweet purple-pink color.