Pink Manners Obedient Plant is a native compact clump-forming perennial with sturdy square stems and sharp toothed foliage. Dense spikes of light rose pink snapdragon-like flowers bloom through summer. Flowers best with full sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils. Miss Manners is less prone to flopping then the species and is less aggressive.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Plants tend to flop in too rich soil, too much shade or hot temperatures. Taller stems may need staking. Rust is an occasional problem, and watch for spider mites and aphids. Can be an aggressive spreader.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Hyssop
IMAGE: Nankou Oronain (as36…, JR紀勢線 新宮駅前のハナトラノオの花 Obedient plant in front of Shingū station 2012.8.22 - panoramio, CC BY-SA 3.0
