Culver’s Root ‘Apollo’  – Veronicastrum virginicum

Nuts about Natives?  This perennial’s for you!

Culver’s Root ‘Apollo’ is a hardy, low maintenance native perennial providing a stately addition to the back of the perennial border, as a specimen in wildflower plantings, or in sunny rain gardens.  Pinkish-lilac flower spikes rise above the clean foliage in midsummer creating tall well-defined plants.  A wonderful selection for cutting gardens, dead head to lengthen the bloom.  Attractive to birds and butterflies. 

Grows well in any good, well-drained soil.  Regular watering will produce the best display.  Plant in Full sun.  Grows to 40” Tall

 

Bee Balm ‘Coral Reef’  Monarda ‘Coral Reef’ PP16741 CPBRAF

Vivid coral pink spider like flowers are in full bloom right now attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees by the hundreds!  A true attention grabber Coral Reef is taking center stage right now in the sun perennial department of the nursery and just about every cart leaving has at least one on it seems.  Monarda makes a wonderful addition to sunny perennial beds, wildflower gardens, and cutting gardens.  The spicy fragrance of the foliage is enjoyable planted near seating areas as well.  Blooms in summer, dead head regularly to extend the bloom.  Excellent paired with Garden Phlox, Veronicastrum, Liatris and Heliopsis. 

Grow in moderately moist, well-drained soil and full sun.  Grows to 36” Tall

This post was submitted by Heidi Brosseau – our retail manager.

Post a Comment

Your email is never shared. Required fields are marked *

*
*