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Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow' (false dragonhead) bears showy and white flowers during mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow' (false dragonhead) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.