Veronicastrum grows and flowers 3-6 feet tall and adds height to many gardens.

Tips for Growing Veronicastrum

• Native to American woodlands and prairies, Veronicastrum likes rich moist soil.
• With full sun or light shade they grow towards the light and may need staking in windy locations but grow well with other back of the border perennials.
• Flowering is in late summer in whites, purples and pink, they are Bee friendly.
• Leave the spikes to add winter interest and for seeding.
• Use as cut flowers either fresh or dried.

Hardy Varieties to Grow

1. Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’ has an airy white spire of tightly packed flowers.
2. Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Facination’ grows on stiff stems but the mauve flowering spikes droop slightly whilst still adding height to the back of borders.
3. Veronicastrum roseum ‘Pink Glow’ is the colour it claims to be and mixes well with other late blooming perennials.
4. Veronicastrum sibiricum (above)  is lower growing at 3-4 feet