Overview
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Veronicastrum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' 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 virginicum 'Klein Erica' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Veronicastrum, known for its upright stems and whorled narrow foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as clay or loam with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for exposed sites and can be used effectively in flower borders, cottage gardens, prairie plantings, and wildlife gardens. It flowers from spring into summer, producing elongated racemes of small blossoms typical of the genus.
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 virginicum 'Klein Erica' 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 virginicum 'Klein Erica'
- 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 virginicum 'Klein Erica'?
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' need?
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' 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 virginicum 'Klein Erica' hardy in the UK?
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Klein Erica' 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 virginicum 'Klein Erica'?
Division in spring, Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn.
More in the Veronicastrum genus
- Veronicastrum 'Fascination'
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Adoration'
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Album'
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Diane'Culver's Root
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Fascination'Culver's Root
- Veronicastrum virg. 'Lavendelturm'
- Veronicastrum stenostachyum
- Veronicastrum villosulum