Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

A vertical plant with spikes of white flowers and attractive, whorled leaves.  Rain gardens and good soil. Culver's root can spread via rhizome. It is a great plant for attracting bees and butterflies; it also attracts predatory wasps.

 

Uses:  Rain gardens, butterflies, bees

Bloom time:  June - August

 

Height:  36 to 48 inches

Space:  16 to 20 inches

 

Sun:  Full sun to light shade

Moisture:  Average to moist

Seed:  750,000 seeds per ounce