Culver's root

Botanical Name: Veronicastrum virginicum
Plant Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)

Description: The unbranched stem can grow 2-6 ft. and is topped by several spikes of densely-clustered white flowers, causing it to look like a candle candelabra.  Dark green leaves are whorled around the stem.     

Growing Conditions: Can grow in full sun to part shade in rich moist soils.

Bloom Time: July through September
Bloom Color: White, pink, blue

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Special value to native and honey bees. Also attracts butterflies.

Native Status: Native to PA.

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden