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Veronicastrum 'Adoration' (Black Root 'Adoration') Herb Plant
£6.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Black Root 'Adoration'(Veronicastrum 'Adoration') Herb in 1L Pot
Veronicastrum 'Adoration' is commonly known as Black root, Culver's Root and Bowman's root and Physic root. An elegant hardy perennial which is native to North America it can grow up to a height of 1.2m with a spread of 45cm a welcome addition for the mid to back of the border. It has finely toothed leaves with an upright spike-like flower clusters which in the case of 'Adoration' are pink in colour from summer to autumn. It prefers a sunny site in a well-drained soil, full-sun to part shade. It flowers Summer to autumn.
Herb Usage
Black Root is a plant known for its medicinal qualities in fact it's other common name Culver's root or Physic refers to an 18th Century American physician Dr. Culver who used the bitter, dried roots which were boiled to produce a powerful tonic. as a purgative and emetic.
WARNING: IT'S MEDICINAL USE CAN BE DANGEROUS ! - This plant should be grown purely for its flowers and should only be used medicinally by a medical professional.
Buy Black Root 'Adoration' Online
Our potted Black Root 'Adoration' herb plants are generally available to buy online between May and September.
| Veronicastrum 'Adoration' (Black Root 'Adoration') Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
| Soil Type | Free draining soil |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Height | 120 cm |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Latin Name | Veronicastrum 'Adoration' |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H7 - Very hardy |
| Culinary | None |
| Scented | None |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Herbal medicine |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Wildlife |
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