Veronicastrum virginicum f. albiflorum

Culver's Root is an extremely showy US Native that is perfect for adding vertical lines, texture, and color to the late summer border. These disease-resistant perennials are tough long-lasting, and easy to grow. Think of this plant as a very tall version of the more commonly known Veronica.

V. virginicum f. albiflorum features densely-packed white flowers that are arranged on spikes held above lanceolate foliage.

Distinctions: Perennial Plant of the Year 2006 in Sweden.

Zones: 3 to 8

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 48 to 72 in.

Spread: 24 to 36 in.

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil: Moist, Average

Bloom Time: July to September

Native Range: the eastern half of the US

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (form) Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image 2 (in garden) DC Gardens, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons