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Physostegia Virginiana

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By Meanie


Physostegia Virginiana (Physostegia virginiana (Obedient plant))

Having taken some photos of it, I've now discovered it's common name and the reason for it.
If you push the flowers of the Obedient Plant, they stay where you've pushed them to!
Just bought it today - £1.59!



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very pretty i love getting bargains

17 Jul, 2010

 

lovely plant. great bargain

18 Jul, 2010

 

I love a bargain too! Especially when it's as cool as this one - I can't stop myself moving the flowers around!!!

19 Jul, 2010

 

Another lovely photo, never knew the reason for its name,I have the pink version of this, whites lovely......

20 Jul, 2010

 

Simbad - it's not the sort of thing that you think of doing is it, but I bet that you're out there tomorrow playing!!!!

20 Jul, 2010



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