Water
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Drought stress can cause wilting and premature leaf drop.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Godfrey's False Dragonhead (Physostegia godfreyi) is a charming native perennial with tubular pink to lavender flowers that bloom in summer. It offers a delicate display
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade. Avoid deep shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
Loam, Clay, Sand, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Cooler temperatures in winter are beneficial.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Drought stress can cause wilting and premature leaf drop.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back plants in late fall or early spring to about 10-15 cm from the ground.
This promotes vigorous new growth and a more compact habit.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Roots readily in moist potting mix. Division of established clumps in early spring is also an effective method for increasing plant numbers.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix. Repot in early spring before new growth begins to minimize transplant shock.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Godfrey's False Dragonhead (Physostegia godfreyi)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Physostegia |
| Species | Physostegia godfreyi |
Similar in genus Physostegia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
