veronicastrum virginicum 'fascination' (culver's root) mauve

veronicastrum virginicum 'fascination' (culver's root) mauvetall, upright, clumping habit tubular, soft lavender flowers form dense spikes atop the stems dark green leaves with a reddish tinge bloom time: midsummer to early autumn zone 4 height 70 75cm spread 60 75cm colour lavender grow in a fertile, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade not tolerant of drought conditions prune veronicastrum back in early summer to increase branching and bloom count this may help prevent the plant from flopping over late

swamp milkweed thrives in moist to wet soils

deepy lobed green

but should be not be used in excess- extended use can cause photosensitivity

blue-green to grey-green spikes are lined with curly

tiny white berries appear

canary-yellow

pale lavender flowers

or wet soil

excellent fall colour

remove all but two or three of the strongest stems for good

medium to large hosta with slightly corrugated leaves

height 45-60cm