Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to August
• Flower colour: pale pink
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Tall, slender spires of pale pink flowers are produced from July to August above whorls of deep green leaves. An elegant perennial that is great for adding height to the border as the flowers are self-supporting. It looks fabulous when planted with prairie plants or for adding vertical interest to white borders. Best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
  
  
• Garden care: Divide plants in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.