Veronicastrum virginicum

Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's Root

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Photo Credit: Jeff Epping

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Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's Root

Appearing like a giant Veronica in the landscape, this tall, native perennial makes an impressive vertical accent in perennial borders, moist meadows and rain gardens. Stems are unbranched except for the huge, white, candelabra-like, terminal flower spikes which attract pollinators. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 3-6
  • Spread: 2-4
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 3-6
  • Spread: 2-4
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes