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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' (Culver's root)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.7m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
Other names
Culver's root
Genus
Veronicastrum Veronicastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Fascination' _ 'Fascination' is a clump forming, herbaceous perennial with whorls of pointed, green leavs. Long, bent racemes of lavender blue flowers with red eyes appear in summer.
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Branching, Bushy, Spreading
Flower
Pale-blue, Red, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or fruiting.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' (Culver's root) will reach a height of 1.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
Other names
Culver's root
Genus
Veronicastrum Veronicastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Fascination' _ 'Fascination' is a clump forming, herbaceous perennial with whorls of pointed, green leavs. Long, bent racemes of lavender blue flowers with red eyes appear in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Branching, Bushy, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Pale-blue, Red, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or fruiting.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' (Culver's root) will reach a height of 1.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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