VERONICASTRUM VIRGINICUM / CULVER'S ROOT

VERONICASTRUM VIRGINICUM / VIRGINIA CULVER’S ROOT

A Native Perennial with Elegant Flower Spikes and Pollinator Value

Veronicastrum virginicum, commonly known as Virginia Culver’s Root, is a native perennial admired for its tall, upright spikes of white to pale lavender flowers and graceful columnar form. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soils, Virginia Culver’s Root is ideal for pollinator gardens, naturalized landscapes, and ornamental perennial beds. Its vertical structure and ecological benefits make it a standout native plant.

Why Choose Virginia Culver’s Root?

Elegant Flower Spikes: Tall, airy clusters of white to pale lavender blooms appear in mid to late summer.
Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Moisture-Tolerant: Performs well in moist soils and adds vertical interest to perennial gardens.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, long-lived, and adaptable to native landscape plantings.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green, lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls along stems.
Flower Color: White to pale lavender spikes in mid to late summer.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 4–6 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates loam or clay soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 4–6 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial with columnar flowering stems.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering: Mid to late summer.
Fragrance: Mildly aromatic flowers.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Naturalized Landscapes: Perfect for meadows, prairies, and native plantings.
Perennial Borders & Beds: Adds vertical structure and late-season interest.
Wildlife Plantings: Supports pollinators and beneficial insects.

Virginia Culver’s Root is an elegant and ecologically valuable native perennial. Its tall flower spikes, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance habit make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and ornamental perennial plantings.