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Veronicastrum virginicum Fascination

Culver's Root

Tall, erect stems with whorls of clean, lance-shaped, dark green leaves produce branched candelabras of narrow, long lasting, lilac-rose flower spikes.

  • »  Tall, upright, clumping habit
  • »  Tubular, soft lavender flowers form dense spikes atop the stems
  • »  Lance-shaped. dark green leaves with a reddish tinge
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn
  • »  Flower Height: 110 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 75 cm

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:70-75 cm
  • Spread:60-75 cm
  • Bloom Color: Lavender
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'

Grow in a fertile, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. Not tolerant of drought conditions. Prune veronicastrum back in early summer to increase branching and bloom count. This may help prevent the plant from flopping over late in the season.