- Botanical name: Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm'
- Common name: Culver's root
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Lavendelturm’ bears elegant spikes of lavender-purple flowers from summer to autumn, which are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. It’s invaluable for adding long-lasting colour to the back of a border, and the bottle-brush flowers are excellent for cutting.
For best results grow Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Lavendelturm’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in autumn and divide congested clumps in spring.
How to grow Veronicastrum 'Lavendelturm'
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Plant size
1.5m height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Veronicastrum 'Lavendelturm' and wildlife
Veronicastrum 'Lavendelturm' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Veronicastrum 'Lavendelturm' poisonous?
Veronicastrum 'Lavendelturm' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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