Veronicastrum Virginicum

Culver’s root is a native North American meadow plant that is also a very nice addition to the perennial garden. It grows 4’-6’ tall with leaves that resemble veronica, except it grows in whorls up the tall spiky stem. The tiny white flowers bloom in a small bottlebrush tuft with several growing from the base giving it a candelabra-like appearance. Some species have a pink purple hue to the flower. Was used by the first people of the Eastern US as an emetic, cathartic. Dr Culver, an early American physician promoted its medicinal use.