Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's root

Veronicastrum is topped with long, narrow floral spikes, reaching to the sky when given good sunlight or wandering into long curves when stretching for the sun. Its flowers are usually such a light pink as to appear white. Host plant for the Buckeye butterfly.

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Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Meadow garden


North American Distribution


Culver's root - Veronicastrum virginicum from Native Plant Trust
Culver's root - Veronicastrum virginicum from Native Plant Trust
Culver's root - Veronicastrum virginicum from Native Plant Trust