Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Culver's root
Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's Root
Culver's Root
 
Features

Showy spikes of small, white flowers. The leaves are whorled around the stem in groups of 3-7.

 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils.  
 
Mature Height
2-7 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
June - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in moist meadows and woods.