Plant Library

Culvers Root virginicum

Common Name: Culvers Root

Botanical Name: Veronicastrum

Variety: virginicum

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 3-6'

Mature Width: 2'

Notes: The mid-to-late summer flower spikes and seeds of this Minnesota native attract wildlife to the garden. Keep well-watered and grow in humus-rich soil. Water freely in dry weather.