Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

Distinguishing Characteristics

Juvenile leaves opposite, lacking stalks, with short hairs on both surfaces, margins
toothed. Older leaves in whorls of 3 or 4, up to 6 inches long and 1 inch wide, with toothed margins.

Height

Up to 6 feet

Blooms

June to September

Description

The flowers on this tall, erect plant are on terminal spikes that rise from a common axis – the center spike is larger. Individual flowers are minute and tightly spaced. They are white and rarely pink.

Comments

Occasionally found in tallgrass prairie region, swales, savannas, and wet grasslands. The showy spikes have numerous flowers that are a good nectar source for insects.