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Culver's Root
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Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum
In the United States: Native · also called Bowman's root, blackroot

Bees visit for nectar and pollen from the dense spikes during mid-summer when other floral resources may be limited. Bloom lasts about four weeks with flowers opening progressively from the top. Tall stems may need support in shadier or wind-exposed sites.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) June–August
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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