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Veronicastrum 'Adoration'

Also Known As

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Adoration'
Culver's Root

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Veronicastrum 'Adoration' plant details

Veronicastrum 'Adoration' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronicastrum 'Adoration'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronicastrum 'Adoration'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Adoration' is a lovely, tall, back of the border, summer-flowering clumper that loves moist feet and good sun. It forms branched spikes resembling candelabras covered in lilac-pink flowers. Plants bulk up over time offering large columns of attractive foliage whorled at regular intervals along the stems. Becomes more drought tolerant with age. A native from Manitoba east and south to Florida. Pollinator attractor.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

In addition to the stylish blooms, this sought-after Veronicastrum gives you good reason to adore it. When tall valiant stems stretch skyward, they strut striking purple shades easily spotted from a distance, which promise to turn more than a few heads. Round densely packed pink buds set the stage for ethereal-looking lilac flowers on candelabra-like spires, further enhancing the dashing whorls of deep green pointed leaves.