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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