Culvers Root (Veronicastrum) is a tall, elegant perennial flower with striking vertical blooms. Ideal for home gardens, perennial borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, it produces long-lasting flowers that attract bees and butterflies while adding texture and height to garden beds.
Features:
- Tall Upright Blooms: Adds vertical interest to borders and gardens.
- Pollinator Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- Perennial Growth: Returns year after year with proper care.
- Long Blooming Season: Provides summer blooms for extended color.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Veronicastrum virginicum
- Common Name: Culvers Root
- Plant Type: Perennial Flower
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 38
- Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil; tolerates average garden soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: 36 feet
- Spacing: 1824 inches apart
- Ideal For: Home gardens, perennial borders, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds directly outdoors or start indoors 68 weeks before the last frost.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep consistently moist until germination (1421 days).
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds after frost has passed, maintaining proper spacing.
- Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
- Mulch around base to retain moisture and support perennial growth.
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