eastern false dragonhead - Physostegia purpurea

USDA Plant Code: PHPU10
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: wet
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : no
Growth Habits: forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: yes
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: pink/purple
Bloom Period: summer
Fragrant: no
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Plant(s); Emersed.
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Plant(s); Emersed.
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Inflorescence(s); Inflorescence. 
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Inflorescence(s); Inflorescence.
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Foliage; Basal leaves.
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