Common Name
Culver's-root
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
7.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: It is found in open woods, moist meadows and prairies.
Wildlife Value: Both long and short tongued bees collect pollen and nectar as do honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees, green metallic bees and masked bees. Other insect visitors include sphecid wasps, butterflies, moths and syrphid flies.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Bloom Month
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)