veronicastrum virginicum 'fascination' (culver's root)
$15.95
- tall, upright, clumping habit
- tubular, soft lavender flowers form dense spikes atop the stems
- dark green leaves with a reddish tinge
- bloom time: midsummer to early autumn
- zone 4
- height 70-75cm
- spread 60-75cm
- colour lavender
- 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
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)