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Genus: Veronicastrum Species: virginicum Common Name: Culver's Root Family: Veronicaceae + Plantaginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Massachusette to Maine, south to Florida and Texas Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue, pink or white Propagation: Seed Zone: 3-9 Note: This plant is suitable for border background as an accent, and in cottage or wild flower gardens. Culver's Root needs a support if grown under shady conditions. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.