{"product_id":"veronicastrum-virginicum","title":"Veronicastrum virginicum - Culver's Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e HPP #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasics:\u003c\/strong\u003e zones 3-8, 4-6' x 2-3', full sun to part sun, maybe high light shade, long-blooming candelabra of upright spires of small white flowers (occasionally pale lavender),  blooms from the bottom up from summer into early fall. Prefers medium moisture to wet soils that are acidic and fertile. Can take brief, seasonal inundation and does not like to dry out too much. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/strong\u003eCulver's Root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\/Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found from Vermont to Ontario and south to Georgia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in damp places in open woods (but will flop in too much shade), moist prairies, meadows, and thickets, and on stream and creek banks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The root has been used medicinally, however, this plant is a very strong laxative when used fresh, so proceed with caution. Potential cut flower. Pollinator favorite. More information coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource: \u003c\/strong\u003eHoney Petal Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage credits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wikimedia Commons\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Petal Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51546851082547,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6115\/8195\/files\/512px-Veronicastrum_virg_album_B__9x16_594dfe10-4be3-4f26-a39a-c7c607f77235.jpg?v=1748169176","url":"https:\/\/honeypetalplants.com\/products\/veronicastrum-virginicum","provider":"Honey Petal Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}