Overview
Veronicastrum villosulum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Veronicastrum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Veronicastrum villosulum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, coastal, prairie planting and wildlife gardens.
About
Veronicastrum villosulum is a clump-forming cultivar of the Veronicastrum genus, which comprises upright herbaceous perennials with elongated stems and whorled narrow foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for exposed sites with fertile, moist but well-drained clay or loam soils of varying pH. It produces elongated terminal racemes of small blossoms during spring and summer, making it an attractive choice for flower borders, cottage gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by division in spring or seed sown in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Veronicastrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Veronicastrum villosulum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Veronicastrum villosulum
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Veronicastrum villosulum?
Veronicastrum villosulum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Veronicastrum villosulum need?
Veronicastrum villosulum grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Veronicastrum villosulum hardy in the UK?
Veronicastrum villosulum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Veronicastrum villosulum?
Division in spring, Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn.
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- Veronicastrum virg. 'Album'
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Diane'Culver's Root
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Fascination'Culver's Root
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Lavendelturm'
- Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica'
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