Common Names: Culver's Root Scientific Name: Veronicastrum virginicum

Plant Characteristics

• Duration: Perennial

• Size: Typically grows to a height of 3-7 ft.

• Bloom Color: White to pale lavender

• Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer

• Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped, arranged in whorls around the stem, and provide an attractive green backdrop to the flowers.

Growing Conditions

• Water Use: Medium

• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade

• Soil Moisture: Moist to Well-drained

Ecological Benefits

Culver's Root is a valuable addition to Maryland's gardens and natural landscapes. Its tall, spiky flower clusters attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting local biodiversity. The plant's upright form and dense foliage provide habitat and shelter for wildlife. As a native perennial, Culver's Root contributes to the health and beauty of Maryland's ecosystems, supporting both ecological balance and aesthetic appeal.