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Herbaceous Perennial

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'
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Culver's root 'Cupid'

A tall, herbacous perennial to about 2m, with whorls of narrow, dark green, pointed leaves, topped by long, narrow spires of purple flowers in summer and early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Veronicastrum are tall herbaceous perennials with erect stems bearing narrow leaves in whorls, and long terminal racemes of small flowers in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove flower spikes as they fade

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

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