Culver’s Root
Veronicastrum virginicum
Did you know that not all perennials come back year after year? In fact, some can be pretty short-lived and rely on seeds to spread, but not Culver’s Root. When this plant is happy, it can live for over 20 years. Genteel white spires arrive in summer to the delight of many pollinators of all shapes and sizes. Add as a fun accent to a mixed border or rain garden and enjoy the unique structure this plant has to offer.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to wet soil
Size: 4′ – 5′ tall, 2′ spread
Zone: 3 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract many butterflies, bees, and moths
