Veronicastrum virginicum Erica
Veronicastrum virginicum Erica
Veronicastrum virginicum Erica
Veronicastrum virginicum Erica
Veronicastrum virginicum Erica
Culver's root, Virginia Speedwell, Bowman's Root
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Description
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica' is a tall, elegant and slender perennial. Its delicate silhouette fits easily among summer plants and its long flowering spikes add lightness, swaying in the wind. They are covered with numerous small feathery flowers from June. These flowers are purple in bud and pale pink when open, a beautiful range of pink tones throughout the season attracting many insects. This hardy plant prefers moist or waterlogged soils and semi-shady positions.
Native to the plains of the United States, as its name suggests, the Virginia Speedwell can be found in the wild in any waterlogged areas: flood meadows, ditch banks, forest edges, etc. It does not mind cold or lack of light so it thrives in locations that may seem unfavourable. It is a visually appealing and generous herbaceous perennial with a recognizable silhouette of unbranched long stems (up to 1.40 m (5ft)). The deciduous leaves are long, lanceolate, and whorled, arranged in a star-like pattern around the stem. The floral spike at the top of the stem is 20 cm (8in) long and composed of numerous small flowers, sometimes surrounded by a few smaller spikes. Flowering starts from the bottom and progresses upwards, revealing different shades of pink in 'Erica'. Initially very dark, it gradually lightens thanks to the prominent pale stamens which also give it a feathery appearance. Depending on the climate, it can start blooming as early as June and continue until August, attracting many pollinators.
Veronicastrum virginicum does not spread and maintains its height, which is valuable in the back of a border. 'Erica' can be placed among Foxgloves in the shade of tall trees or behind Japanese Primroses and Siberian Irises near a pond. In a moist border, it will thrive alongside Phlox in various colours. It requires no maintenance except for occasional watering if the heat becomes too intense.
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Botanical data
Veronicastrum
virginicum
Erica
Plantaginaceae
Culver's root, Virginia Speedwell, Bowman's Root
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Virginia Speedwell or Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica' settles best in spring or autumn in deep, rich and neutral soil. It should be moist or damp. It will prefer partial shade and will only tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist.
It hates drought and scorching sun and is best kept in one place for a long time.
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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.
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