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  • VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Fascination'
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    VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Fascination'

    Commonly known as Culver's root

    Dense, slender, branched spikes of small, violet-blue flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      North America (Ontario to Texas)
    • Deciduous
      Lance-shaped to inversely lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, in whorls of 3-7
    • Blue
      Violet blue
    • Racemes
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suits a sunny border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect, usually hairless perennial with unbranched stems. Produces flowers 7mm (¼in) long with protruding stamens in slender terminal and axillary racemes
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
        45cm (18in)
       
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