Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Miss Manners is a compact, clump-forming obedient plant selected by Darrell Probst for its crisp white, snapdragon-like flowers. Upright stems rise above bright green foliage and carry blooms from June through fall. ## Growing Conditions Grow in full sun or part shade in average, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. The mature plant is about 18–24 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, making it useful at the front or middle of a perennial border, in a container, or for cut stems. Its flowers may draw butterflies and hummingbirds, and the plant is generally less appealing to deer. [The Proven Winners plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/physostegia/miss-manners-obedient-plant-false-dragonhead-physostegia-virginiana) describes the white flowers, compact clump, size, and hardiness for USDA zones 3–9. ## Maintenance After the main flush of flowers, trim back spent stems to keep the clump tidy and encourage further bloom. Water during extended dry spells while the plant is establishing, then maintain even moisture without leaving the roots waterlogged.