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Culver's Root is a statuesque native wildflower with distinctive whorled leaves and floral spikes held aloft like a candelabra. The flowerheads are covered with tiny white-to-pale-blue florets, buzzing with bees and butterflies. This perennial creates a striking vertical accent and pairs well with tall perennials and grasses. Highly adaptable for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, or meadows. (Veronicastrum virginicum)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Culver's Root is an adaptable, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance perennial native to moist prairies, open woods, and streambanks throughout the northeastern and central United States and southern Canada. Plants perform well in enriched garden beds and rain gardens. Culver’s Root thrives in full sun but tolerates some shade, but they may grow leggy or flop in too much shade. Culver's Root can take several years to establish in a garden, but once it does it draws scores of pollinators. The Xerces Society identifies Culver's Root as a plant of special value for native bees, honeybees, and healthy populations of beneficial insects to prevent harmful pests. Both long- and short-tongued bees collect pollen and nectar as do honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees, green metallic bees, and masked bees. Other insect visitors include butterflies and moths. Pair plants with tall grasses and perennials in the garden or meadowscape.
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Associated SKUs
AM020082 AM020059 (Plant - 3" Pot) AM020060 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Culver's Root
Botanical Name
Veronicastrum virginicum
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
White
Mature Height
48-84" tall (4-7 ft)
Mature Spread
24-48" wide
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Time
Spring to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Native, Great For Mass Plantings
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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