Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting would be August, September, October, and November.
Culver's root
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album'
Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album') is an easy to care for, ornamental flowering plant. Featuring tall, spire-like spikes of pure white flowers, it is native to the eastern part of North America and is commonly found in moist meadows and other wet habitats. Its narrow lance-shaped, crinkled leaves are pale green in colour. Growing up to a metre in height, this drought resistant perennial provides a lush backdrop to any garden border. Its fragrant blooms are a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
White to pale blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
white Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album') should be given a deep watering once every 2 weeks during active growth. Water deeply means to give the plant enough water so that it reaches the roots. When temperatures are over 80°F (27°C), you can increase the watering frequency to once a week. In the winter, you should reduce the amount of water and only water Culver's root every 4-6 weeks. During this time, it should still receive enough water to keep the soil barely moist.
sunlight
Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album') should receive a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This plant grows best in sunny locations, so it should be planted in a location with direct sunlight exposure throughout the day. During summer months, Culver's root should be placed in an area that receives full sun, while during the winter months, a partially shaded area may be more beneficial. To ensure optimal growth and flowering of this species, it is important to provide it with the right amount of sunlight.
pruning
Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album') should be pruned during late winter or early spring before new growth appears. The amount of pruning depends on how much you want to shape the plant or control its size. If you are looking to control growth, you should remove the tallest stems down to the desired height. If you are looking to shape the plant, you should remove any excess stems to create the desired shape. It is best to prune the stems down to the point where side branches are growing, as this will encourage new and more vigorous growth. It is also important to thin out crowded stems for better air circulation.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Culver's root typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
Harvest Fruit
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting would be August, September, October, and November.
