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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's root 'Lavendelturm')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm'
Other names
Culver's root 'Lavendelturm'
Genus
Veronicastrum Veronicastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavendelturm' _ 'Lavendelturm' forms tall clumps of strong stems with whorled serrated leaves around the stem, topped with pale lavender flower spikes in summer.
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Bushy, Branching, Arching
Flower
Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Leaf spot , Downy mildew , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Downy mildew , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or fruiting.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's root 'Lavendelturm') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather.
Soil type
Loamy, Clay
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
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 'Lavendelturm'
Other names
Culver's root 'Lavendelturm'
Genus
Veronicastrum Veronicastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavendelturm' _ 'Lavendelturm' forms tall clumps of strong stems with whorled serrated leaves around the stem, topped with pale lavender flower spikes in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Bushy, Branching, Arching
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Colour
Flower
Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Downy mildew , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or fruiting.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's root 'Lavendelturm') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather.
Soil type
Loamy, Clay
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
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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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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