veronicastrum virginicum (culver's root) native
$16.95
- AKA leptandra virginica, veronica virginica
- large, upright, perennial
- tubular, white or pink flowers form dense spikes atop the stems
- lance-shaped, dark green leaves
- bloom time: midsummer to early autumn
- zone 3
- height 125-175cm
- spread 60-80cm
- colour white
- grow in a fertile, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade
- not tolerant of drought conditions
- prune veronicastrum back in early summer to increase branching and bloom count- this may help prevent the plant from flopping over late in the season
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- fast growing
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)