How to Grow and Care for Veronicastrum

Culver's root has tall white flower spikes with a delightful fragrance. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors to this flower, adding life to wild gardens. The common name is a tribute to Dr. Culver who described the medicinal properties of this plant.

The culver's root is a perfect plant for cottage-style gardens. Being native to Siberia, this flowering plant is extremely hardy and therefore popular as an ornamental plant in regions with harsh winters. The plant looks like a tall Veronica and it was previously considered a member of the Veronica genus. It attracts bees and butterflies.

Culver's root 'Lavendelturm' boasts elegant, towering spires of lavender flowers that grace its structure in mid to late summer. It grows up to 6 feet tall, thriving in moist, well-drained soils often found in open woodlands. Its whorled leaves and robust, vertical growth habit make it a striking feature in naturalistic landscapes.

Kugaisou is a perennial with elegant spires of small white or pale purple flowers creating a soft, feathery display in summer. It has whorled leaves and a tiered habit, often reaching over a meter in height. Native to Japan's woodlands, kugaisou thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, its height accentuated by the forest's dappled light.

Culver's root 'Album' thrives in full sunshine to partial shade, boasting sturdy, upright stems. This perennial features whorled leaves and tall, elegant spires of creamy white flowers that bloom in summer. Ideally suited for meadows and naturalistic gardens, culver's root 'Album' draws pollinators while adapting well to moist, rich soils.