Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows'

Also Known As

Veronicastrum sibiricum 'Red Arrows'
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Red Arrow'
Red Arrow Culver's Root

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stately (4-6') mid-late summer perennial with reddish tinted stems bearing multiple spires of pink-purple flowers beloved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Grow Veronicastum in a rich moisture retentive soil for it to luxuriate. Foliage has a reddish bronze cast.

By: Avant Gardens

Veronicastum 'Red Arrow' is a lovely, tall, back of the border, late-flowering clumper that loves moist feet and good sun. The flowers look like reddish-pink candelabras in the garden. The leaves are very attractive forming whorls around the upright stems.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

True to its name, this distinctive undemanding Coen Jansen introduction asserts deep rosy red buds squeezed onto a central spike, surrounded by slightly smaller side stalks all opening at the same time and presenting a unique arrow shape. Cherished by bees and butterflies, the striking spires unfurl a multitude of tiny violet flowers, while whorled lanceolate leaves attire tall steadfast stems. A glamourous upright mainstay for any planting, 'Red Arrows' soars amongst Trifolium rubens, Phlomis 'Amazon' and Sedum 'Matrona' in a prairie-style landscape or a more formal setting.