Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

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Vertical accent · Sunny gardens Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part sun Soil: Moist to average (adaptable) Plant details Size: ~2–6 ft tall × 2–4 ft wide Blooms: Early-mid sum mer Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Tall, architectural form with striking white, candelabra-like flower spikes adds drama and vertical structure to the garden Leaves emerge in neat whorls around the stem, giving the plant a quiet elegance even before it blooms Why wildlife loves it Flowers attract a wide range of pollinators Supports both long-tongued and short-tongued native bees Host plant for the Culver’s Root Borer Moth, a specialist named for this plant Fun to see As flowers open from the base upward, bees move steadily up the spike gathering nectar and pollen. Show more