Description
One of the sturdier cultivars, Veronicastrum virginicum shows off tall spires of pale pink, almost white flowers from July until September. The elegant flowers add height to the back of a border or fits in well with prairie style grasses.
Height and spread: 1.2m Height, 0.4m Spread
Common name: Culver’s Root
Position in the garden: Full sun or partial shade
Soil type: Moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil.
Flowering period: July to September
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Goes well with:
Flowers - Anemone hyb. Königin Charlotte (Japanese anemone), Verbena bonariensis, Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Red Buttons’ (burnet)
Grasses - Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese silver grass)
Care of Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Pink Glow’
Plants can be divided in early Spring. Veeronicastrum like moist soil so a generous application of well rotted garden compost or manure as a mulch will help retain moisture.
Wildlife benefits
Source of pollen and nectar for bees and hoverflies, nectar source for butterflies.
