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Culver's Root Fascination

Culver's Root Fascination

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A lesser known perennial, but definitely one that deserves attention. Culver's Root Fascination features tall spires of light violet-blue and white blooms that reach amazing heights—up to 5 feet!—and make excellent foundation or back border accents. Tough, long lasting and disease resistant. Adds vertical interest like no other, and butterflies and pollinators love to come calling over a long bloom period. Deep green foliage makes a fantastic backdrop for the pale florets. Great for courtyard, coastal and wild gardens. Urban friendly, too.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-8
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
  • Bloom Time Midsummer to early fall. (Jul-Sep)
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship AsNO.1
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'

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    AE AK GU HI PR VI

  • Botanical Name:

    Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'

  • Size:

    NO.1

  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

  • Flower Color:

    Blue, Purple, White

  • Flower Form:

    Vertical, tube-like spikes.

  • Foliage Type:

    Lanceolate dark-green foliage arranged in whorls.

  • Mature Spread:

    18 - 24 inches

  • Spacing:

    18 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Top of plant should be just below soil level and 18-24" apart

  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained, moist

  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

  • Pruning Instructions:

    Remove spent flower heads to encourage more blooms and maintain a neat appearance.

  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"

  • Planting Depth:

    Top of plant should be just below soil level.

  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.

  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year

  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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Reviewed by 4 customers

Every bulb bloomed year one.

Submitted 8 months ago

By Pitstop

From Jay, NY

After reading about this species I didn't expect them to bloom the same year I planted them, but every single one did. I planted with compost and fed a seaweed tonic weekly for the first month. The pollinators love them. Some are in shade, others part sun.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Growing stuff in Ohio

Submitted 10 months ago

By Growing stuff in Ohio

From Ohio

First year and 3 out of the 5 made it. Subtle but beautiful plant.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Phenomenal growth in 2 months

Submitted 10 months ago

By Mel

From Harleton, TX

Healthy plants. Very happy in their almost full sun location.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Second year looks good

Submitted 1 year ago

By James in Bucks County

From Levittown Pa

These are photos of the shoots that came up in the second year of growing this plant.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Reading varying info; should I expect to see green growth the same year I planted your roots or not? They are planed in freshly composted soil, loosened up the soil and closed the roots in well just under the soil, full sun, Zone 5.
Asked by Addirondack gardener
Verified Reply - AngelaYes, you should see some foliage growth the first year planted. It may take the plant up to 6 weeks to begin to push up top growth.Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the spacing for Culvers Root?
Asked by Janet
Verified Reply - AngelaCulver's Root Fascination should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart.Was this answer helpful to you
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In ATLanta area I planted last fall. It is now 3/21 and all I have are 3 sticks no green yet. When should I see green
Asked by Cat
Verified Reply - AngelaCulver's Root Fascination is slow growing the first year and late to emerge in the spring. It doesn't flower until midsummer to fall and is in no hurry to pop up. You can expect to see new top growth within the next 6 weeks.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many years before Culver's Root bulbs actually flower, and how many years until they're fully grown? Thanks!
Asked by Johanna
Verified Reply - AngelaCulver's Root Fascination may bloom in the first or second year after planting. It could reach full height by year two or three. The clump will continue to get wider and may need divided after 3 to 5 years if space is limited.Was this answer helpful to you
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