This tall prairie plant attracts butterflies and pollinators with its long flower spikes.
Dark green lance-shaped leaves whorl around stems that bear white, lavender, or blue blossoms.
Culvers root is a frequent member of prairie plant populations.
Where to Plant Culvers Root
Select a location in full sun where the soil stays consistently moist.
Low spots in your yard where the soil stays moist for extended periods are ideal.
Culvers root grows best in soil that isslightly acidic.
You wont have to worry about it taking over, as the plant stays in its designated space.
Another option is to combine it witheasy ornamental grassesthat are native to your area.
Plant it in the spring after the danger of frost has passed.
Prepare the planting area by amending the soil with organic matter.
Backfill it with the original soil and tamp it down.
Water thoroughly and regularly until the plant is established.
The mature width of Culvers root varies.
The species reaches up to 4 feet wide, so space the plants at least 3 feet apart.
Light
Culvers root grows best infull sun.
Soil and Water
The plant needs medium to wet, well-drained, and humus-rich soil.
Culvers root grows in a wide pH range but thrives in slightly acidic soil below 6.8.
For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
Potting and Repotting Culvers Root
The plant is usually not grown in pots.
It looks best in the landscape, grows tall and wide, and is prone to toppling over.
Use a well-draining potting mix and water it dailytwice daily in hot weatherto keep the soil moist.
Occasionally,aphids, leaf beetles,leafhoppers, thrips, andJapanese beetlesattack the plant.
It does not get serious diseases and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
How to Propagate Culvers Root
The main method of propagating Culvers root isdivision.
In the early spring, dig up the root and divide it into smaller sections.
Plant them in new locations at the same depth and water them well until you see new growth.
At maturity, it reaches 5 feet in height and 3 feet in width.
The flowers are dark lavender with blue highlights.
The landscaping options for planting coneflower are almost limitless as long as you plant it in full sun.
The blooms have a light vanilla fragrance and attract various pollinators.
In the fall, this native perennial produces attractive seed heads, which often last well into winter.
The seeds are afood source for American goldfinch, Carolina wren, dark-eyed junco, and tufted titmouse.
Different species of goldenrod come from environments with widely differing soil conditions.
Zone 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the plant is not invasive.
It is native to the eastern United States, primarily in the prairie states along the Mississippi River.
The most it tolerates is light shade.
To thrive, it should be grown in full sun.
