False Dragonhead Crystal Peak White
Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 16-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Clay, Loam, Sand; tolerates poor drainage |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Monarda, Aster |
Where it came from
| Grower | Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep well watered during dry spells.
Maintenance
Can spread aggressively; divide every 2-3 years.
Cleanup
Cut back after flowering or leave for winter interest.
Notes
Rhizomatous spreader