species 966 observations

False Dragonhead

Physostegia purpurea

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Verbena Bud Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Clouded Skipper, Delaware Skipper, Loammi Skipper, Florida Small Carpenter 8

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
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand
Resists: Wet soil
Plant type: Perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.