Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica' Scrophulariaceae

Other names

Bowman'S-Root, Blackroot

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

North Walk

Source of plant

White Flower Farm, Digging Dog Nursery, Avant Gardens

Description

Erica' is a shorter, self-supporting, pinkish purple form of our native, white-flowered Culver's Root. The dark buds on the main spikes open in late summer, and are followed by the succession of lateral spikes. to 4' tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

notable texture