Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum, photo courtesy of Taylor Creek Nurseries
Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum
Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum, photo courtesy of Taylor Creek Nurseries
Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum
Culver's Root
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Overview
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)
key features
Botanical Name
Veronicastrum virginicum
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
48-84" tall (4-7 ft)
Mature Spread
24-48" wide
Bloom Time
Spring to late summer
SKU
AM020082
Description
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.
