Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Fascination’
$16.99
Veronicastrum virginicum Fascination is an upright, moisture-loving perennial with whorled green leaves and branched violet-blue flower spikes that attract pollinators.
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Description
Veronicastrum virginicum Fascination is an upright herbaceous perennial with strong stems surrounded by whorls of lance-shaped, toothed green leaves. Dense, slender racemes of tiny flowers branch near the stem tips and create a distinctive candelabra-like outline.
Deep pink buds open from the top downward into light violet-blue to lavender flowers, giving the summer display a subtle two-tone effect. The nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects and can also be cut for arrangements.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that remains moist but drains well. Plants grown in too much shade may need support, and the soil should not be allowed to dry out.
Remove fading flower spikes, or cut the plant back to basal growth after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and a possible later bloom. Divide established clumps in spring. Watch for aphids, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Veronicastrum virg. Fascination, Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Fascination Culver's Root, Culver's Root Fascination |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23025683, 7937680146483, ZVERVIF0001G, ZVERVIF-PLUG/50, 201949990, 201817702 |
| Usps | Pink buds open into airy violet-blue flower spikes., Whorled leaves and branched racemes create bold vertical structure., Full sun or partial shade suits moist, well-drained soil. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Remove fading racemes and cut back after flowering if fresh basal growth is desired. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in spring. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to aphids. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and leaf spot. |
| Pruning | Remove flower spikes as they fade. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh basal growth and a possible later bloom. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist, but ensure good drainage. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |