Description
Culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum) typically grows 5 to 7 feet tall, with slender, spiky clusters of white flowers in mid- or late summer, followed by long-lasting seedheads. ‘Erica’ is a selection of this US native. It is primarily known for its densely branched, pale pink blooms, held atop stems usually 4 to 5 feet tall, but my favorite feature is its deep reddish purple spring growth. It’s very difficult to find this cultivar for sale, though. I collected seeds from my ‘Erica’ and offer them for those of you who are interested in seeing what they produce. There is no guarantee that these seeds will produce seedlings with pink flowers and/or purple spring foliage—variation is likely—but so far, the seedlings I have grown out do have those traits, as shown in the photos here. Still, these seedlings will not be ‘Erica’, but “seedlings from ‘Erica”” or “‘Erica’ seedlings.” Full sun to light shade. Perennial; Zones 3 to 8.
Collected in mid October 2023. At least 25 seeds. Unknown ecotype. Shipping to US addresses only.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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