Quick answer: Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) is native to 37 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry-Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Various well-drained soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Jul-Sep |
| Height | Up to several feet tall |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Fall obedient plant
Where is Fall obedient plant native?
Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) is native to 37 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Fall obedient plant bloom?
Fall obedient plant blooms Jul-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Fall obedient plant need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry-Moist-Wet. Soil: Various well-drained soils. Mature height: Up to several feet tall.
Is Fall obedient plant deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Fall obedient plant is drought-tolerant and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Fall obedient plant seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Physostegia virginiana on any listing.
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