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Veronicastrum sibiricum

Veronicastrum sibiricum

Genus: Veronicastrum
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An erect, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to 1.5m, with broadly linear leaves arranged in whorls around the stems. In summer it bears erect, slender spikes of purple flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back old stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by by sowing seed in pots in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot, downy mildews and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years