species 16,199 observations

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum

Field notes

Supports All

123 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Culver's Root Borer Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Tapered Mason Wasp 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 121

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.