What is another word for physostegia?
Pronunciation: [fˌa͡ɪsəstˈiːd͡ʒə] (IPA) 
Physostegia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the mint family. It is sometimes called obedient plant because its flowers, when pushed to a new position, will remain in that position instead of returning to their original location. The synonymous scientific name for this plant is Obedientia, which comes from the Latin word for "obedience". Other synonymous names for the genus Physostegia include Dracocephalum and Isanthus. The plant is known for its attractive spikes of tubular flowers in shades of pink and white, which bloom in late summer and early fall. It is commonly used in garden borders and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
