species 746 observations

Spring Obedient Plant

Physostegia intermedia

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Verbena Bud Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, American Bumble Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Moist
Water use: High
Deer resistant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.