Veronicastrum virginicum Apollo
Veronicastrum virginicum Apollo
Veronicastrum virginicum Apollo
Culver's root, Virginia Speedwell, Bowman's Root
Started to grow very well, but voles almost ate half of it. I had to rescue it, and put it back into a flowerpot to recover its root. I loos like it will survive, but I might need an advice or two on planting it again to avoid the same. We have horrible vole infestation here and I'm rapidly losing plants they like to eat????
Helena, 27/07/2025
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Description
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Apollo' is a Virginia speedwell that stands out for the length of its fine, lavender-blue spikes and the imposing size of the clump, reaching 1.50 m (5ft) high. This tall perennial blooms from June to July with very long and slender fluffy spikes that sway with the slightest breeze at the end of long stems adorned with leaflets gathered in clusters. It is very hardy and thrives in partial shade, in moist to waterlogged soils, ideal on riverbanks and near water.
Veronicastrum virginicum is a deciduous perennial plant native to the eastern United States, specifically floodplains, riverbanks, and wet ditches from Manitoba to Florida, Oregon to Arkansas. It belongs to the Plantaginaceae family (formerly Scrophulariaceae). 'Apollo' quickly forms an erect clump composed of numerous stems covered with fairly dark green foliage. When in bloom, this plant can reach a height of 150 cm (59in) with a spread of 80 cm (32in). It flowers from June to July, depending on the climate. The fine and long 25 cm (10in) spikes have a fluffy appearance with many tiny lavender-blue flowers with prominent stamens which are loved by pollinating insects. The foliage consists of lanceolate, dark green, rough leaflets gathered in whorls, arranged in a star shape at different levels of the stem. The vegetation of Veronicastrum virginicum dries up in winter and regrows in spring.
Plant Veronicastrum virginicum in partial shade, wherever the soil is permanently moist, as they dislike drought and scorching sun. They do not like to be disturbed but do not take up too much space on the ground. They bring rhythm and height to borders, near water. They will be enhanced against a dark background, like the purple foliage of hazelnut trees and maple trees. Perennials that prefer moist to wet soil, such as water avens, Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona', meadowsweets (Filipendula), and the fern Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens', will be good companions for this beautiful plant.
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Botanical data
Veronicastrum
virginicum
Apollo
Plantaginaceae
Culver's root, Virginia Speedwell, Bowman's Root
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Veronicastrum virginicum 'Apollo' in spring or autumn in close to neutral, moist, humus-bearing, deep, and fertile soil. It prefers dappled sunlight or partial shade but can tolerate more sun if its roots are consistently moist. Water regularly in dry and hot summers. Avoid moving and let them grow in situ once established. The foliage may develop powdery mildew spots if not well-ventilated or short of water.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.