Physostegia virginiana Crystal Peak White
£12.00
notes
This gloriously crisp, white perennial is a comparative, but very welcome, newcomer to the cottage garden and herbaceous border. Physostegia virginiana Crystal Peak White has tubular, lipped blooms resembling more orderly antirrhinum (snapdragon) flowers, arranged in upright spires on rich, deep green foliage.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (4ft) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
This gloriously crisp, white perennial is a comparative, but very welcome, newcomer to the cottage garden and herbaceous border. Physostegia virginiana Crystal Peak White has tubular, lipped blooms resembling more orderly antirrhinum (snapdragon) flowers, arranged in upright spires on rich, deep green foliage.
Insights
Frequently described as ‘obedient’ (because its flowers remain in shape when twisted), its only questionable habit is a tendency to spread, which can be thwarted in the autumn. Attractive to pollinators and butterflies, the cut flowers are also wonderful in arrangements.
Details
- Flowers: July - September
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South or West aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
Care
Cut back to the base in winter. Divide plants while they are dormant over winter.
Glossary
In The August Garden
