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    • Photo of Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid' flower, foliage by Secret Garden Growers

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    Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 30"-48"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9a

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    Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid' plant details

    Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 30 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (Culver’s Root) Easy to grow perennial with tall stems 3-4’ tall topped with dramatic amethyst spikes resembling arrows late summer to early fall.  Very architectural!  Stems are whorled with handsome serrated emerald foliage.  Needs full sun, well drained moist to wet soil and attracts butterflies.  Plant clumps are 2-3’ wide.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid' plant

    How to Grow Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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