Culver’s root Veronicastrum virginicum Type:native plants, perennials that last Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinators, great cut flowers, heirloom garden plant, midwest native, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit Hardiness:Zone 3 – 8 Mature Height:3-4ft Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), sun (8+ hrs) Water:requires regular watering Bloom Color:pink, white Bloom Time:summer Foliage:green Description Pink or white flower spikes bloom atop 3-5′ tall plants in summer. Heat, drought and clay soil tolerant plants grow in full sun to part shade. NATIVE TO THE EASTERN HALF OF THE U.S.