Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'

This native wildflower presents ample flower heads of lavish lilac which carry your garden from summer to fall while inviting plenty of pollinators along for the ride. Its bold purple blooms sit atop deep green foliage and robust maroon stems standing tall to bring plenty of vertical interest to your beds and borders. 'Cupid' will soon become a staple in your cutting garden, the tall purple blooms will certainly make a statement in your next arrangement. Full sun and clay soil are its favorite things and its quite easy to keep happy and healthy without much maintenance. Don't worry about browsing deer - they don't find this wildflower nearly as appealing as the butterflies do! Add easy to care for 'Cupid' to your landscape and you will be struck by how easy it is to fall in love with its lavender blooms.

SKU: 38477
Genus: Veronicastrum
Species: virginicum
Variety: 'Cupid'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Bloom Color: Dark Blue, Lavender
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained, Wet
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy
Bloom Start: Mid Summer
Bloom End: Early Fall
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Cut Flowers

Special Features:

• Butterfly Lovers
• Flower

Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI