Miss Manners Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Miss Manners Obedient Plant highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Winter
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained
Growing Zones
Compact Summer Blooming Miss Manners Obedient Plant
- Non-Suckering Physostegia
- Creamy White Blooms
- Waxy, Green, Toothed Foliage
- Full Sun Tolerant
- Incredible in Mass Planting with Darker Colors
The Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners') or False Dragonhead, has bright white spiked flowers.
'Miss Manners' blooms from June to September and the waxy, dark green foliage make this plant a little different from other white blooming perennials. So out with the old and in with the new!
It is a noteworthy perennial that is respectful of space in the small garden because of its compact, non-suckering habit. 'Miss Manners' is well mannered and is not as aggressive as most other Physostegia!
For the best growth possible of 18 inches tall and wide, this plant needs a full sun area but will tolerate some afternoon shade, in well-drained soil.
Use 'Miss Manners' in borders, mixed plantings, massed plantings (especially to separate other colors), in large containers or as cut flowers.
Try planting it with darker colors such as Hemerocallis 'Little Business', Platycodon 'Balloon Flower' or Veronica 'Royal Candles'. These darker colors will make 'Miss Manners' pop intensely.
You will find 'Miss Manners' a delight in the garden as it provides a summer-long display of pure white tubular flowers and clean, deep-green, narrow foliage!
Miss Manners Obedient Plant is one of a kind and nearly impossible to resist! Order your very own today at Nature Hills Nursery and make your landscaping come to life!
