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Culver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum
PerennialCulver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
3-5'
Bloom
White, Jun–Aug
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Larval host for the Common Buckeye butterfly, which feeds on its leaves.
Elegant white flower spires can reach 4–6 feet, making it a dramatic back-of-border plant.
Named after Dr. Culver, a colonial physician who used the root as a powerful medicinal purgative.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Buckeye Host Plant
Caterpillars of the Common Buckeye butterfly feed on the foliage
🐝
Pollinator Beacon
White spires attract a wide variety of bees, wasps, and butterflies
Good Companions
💧 Cardinal Flower
🌻 Woodland Sunflower
🌾 Blue Vervain
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, rich soil
- Space 2–3 feet apart; it gets large and impressive
- Stake in windy locations or plant behind shorter perennials for support
Plant Details
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