A typically 'Cottage garden' plant whose tall narrow spikes of lilac-purple are not spectacular, but give the garden another dimension, and when seen at the back of the border the large clumps can be quite majestic. Height 1.2m (48") Jul-Sep.
Common NameCulvers Root
Approx Height (10 yrs.)90-120 cm (36-48")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Flower ColourLilac
Plant TypeHerbaceous