Physostegia virginiana Provenance:Prairie Moon Nursery - MN Because it is drought tolerant

Because it is drought tolerant and generally disease and pest free

Calico Aster grows from 2-4 feet and attracts mining bees because of short nectar tubes

swamp milkweed contributes a delicate scent as well as beautiful clumping rose-pink flowers lasting from midsummer through fall

pruning it early in the season will promote bushier growth

and long narrow leaves provide visual variety

Physostegia virginiana Provenance:Prairie Moon Nursery - MN Because it is drought tolerantA member of the mint family, Physostegia Virginiana offers quickly spreading, pale pink flowering towers (about 4 tall) that blossom in late summer into late fall. Called Obedient Plant because the individual flowers can be moved around the stem and remain in that position, these plants are a rich source of nectar, preparing pollinators for approaching winter.