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Herbaceous Perennial

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Diane'
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Culver's root 'Diane'

A tall, upright, herbaceous perennial to 1.5m with narrow, pointed leaves arranged in whorls around the stems. Stems are topped with long spikes of tiny, white flowers in late summer and early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright, Clump forming
Genus

Veronicastrum are tall herbaceous perennials with erect stems bearing narrow leaves in whorls, and long terminal racemes of small flowers in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil, in sun or light shade. Keep moist during dry summers

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Can be cut back after flowering, or lefting standing for winter structure

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot

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