Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' Re-introduce the leaves are toxic if

the leaves are toxic if eaten

and drought-tolerant once established

hardier than most citrus and holding through zone 7 winters in a sheltered spot

'Vivid' is more compact than the wild species

for the evergreen leaves can burn in harsh

Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' Re-introduce the leaves are toxic ifPhysostegia virginiana, the obedient plant, is a familiar native of moist meadows and streamsides across eastern North America, and 'Vivid' is the compact, richly colored selection that has become a garden standard. Upright spikes of deep rose pink, tubular flowers rise on square, mint family stems in mid to late summer, holding strong color into early fall when much of the border is fading. The common name comes from a small charm: each flower sits