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Flaigg, Norman G.
Physostegia digitalis Small
False dragonhead, Finger false dragonhead
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
USDA Symbol: PHDI7
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
This stout, upright perennial grows from 3-6 ft. The solitary stem may be branched in the flowering portion. Numerous purple-spotted, lavender, rose, or whitish, funnel-shaped flowers are clustered in a dense, terminal spike.
This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AR , LA , TXNative Distribution: E. TX to LA & s.w. AR
Native Habitat: Sandy, open pinelands; swampy areas; grasslands; forest edges
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Sandy, moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
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