Culvers Root

Tall Native Blooms for Pollinators - Culvers Root! White-Lavender Floral Spikes Deep-Green Foliage Upright, Strong Verticle Accent Easy Care & Low Maintenance Beneficial Pollinator Friendly Full Sun Native Also known as Black Root, Culvers Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) is a hardy native perennial. These pollinator magnets add vertical interest to the wildflower garden. Often over 5' tall, mid-summer brings candelabra-like, branched flower spikes, resembling their Veronica botanical namesake. Blooms are white with a lavender tinge and are loved by butterflies! Growing from deep-green basal foliage that forms whorls with very sturdy stems in full sun. How to Use Culvers Root In The Landscape The height of these native perennials makes them perfect as back-of-the-border and vertical accents. Prairie, Wildflower and Naturalized garden settings are lovely locations. Preferring moist to average soil, Rain gardens and soggy sites. Blooming all summer, these are fantastic as tall additions to your Cut Flower gardens, plus amazing in Cottage gardens and Perennial beds and borders. #ProPlantTips For Care Full sun provides the strongest stems, although when planting in warmer growing zones 3-8, these do appreciate light shade. Native plants that don't mind occasionally wet to moist soil, doing best in average, well-drained soil. Control the size by pruning back before they bloom and dead-heading to extend bloom time. Culvers Root is an amazing tall addition to native and prairie garden design! Tough and adaptable, you will be glad you included this fantastic plant! Order from Nature Hills today!