Fascination culver’s root
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tallup to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Soft pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fascination' culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Butterflies and bees visit the soft pink blooms on erect stems that reach 36 to 48 inches tall. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Give it room to spread up to 36 inches.
Pairs well with Spotted joe-pye weed, Royal fern, and Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea.