Lavender Towers Culver's Root

Lavender Towers Culver�s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavender Towers')

Lavender Towers Culver�s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavender Towers') is a graceful, tall perennial featuring soft lavender-pink flower spikes that bloom from mid-to-late summer. With its airy elegance and ability to attract pollinators, this variety is ideal for adding height, texture, and movement to borders, prairie plantings, and pollinator gardens.

Distinctive Features

'Lavender Towers' features slender, spire-like flower clusters that gradually open from bottom to top, creating an extended bloom period. Its whorled, deep green foliage forms a strong vertical structure, making it an excellent backdrop for shorter perennials. Reaching 4 to 6 feet in height with a 2 to 3-foot spread, this variety adds a soft yet striking presence to the landscape.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
• Water: Requires regular moisture but tolerates occasional dry spells.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8, making it widely adaptable.

Ideal Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Meadow and Prairie Plantings: Complements native grasses and perennials.
• Mixed Borders: Adds height, movement, and soft color.
• Rain Gardens: Thrives in moisture-rich areas.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Produces elegant, long-lasting blooms.

Low Maintenance Care

Lavender Towers Culver�s Root is a resilient and easy-care perennial that requires minimal attention.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• Fertilizing: Benefits from compost or a balanced fertilizer in spring.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Resistant to most pests and diseases.
• Winter Care: Cut back stems in late fall or early spring for fresh growth.

Why Choose Lavender Towers Culver�s Root?

Lavender Towers Culver�s Root is an elegant, pollinator-friendly perennial that delivers vertical drama and soft color to the garden.

• Soft Lavender-Pink Flower Spikes: Adds height and gentle color to plantings.
• Native Perennial: Supports biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
• Pollinator Magnet: Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with little care once established.
• Extended Blooming Period: Ensures season-long interest.

For a graceful, long-blooming perennial that enhances both structured and naturalistic landscapes, Lavender Towers Culver�s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavender Towers') is an excellent choice.