Culver's Root Specimen
NameCulver's Root Specimen
Species NameVeronicastrum virginicum
Common NameCulver's Root
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, slender, green
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTall, candelabra-like white flower spikes; whorled leaf arrangement; herbaceous perennial.
Description
This Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) is a herbaceous perennial, not typically cultivated as a bonsai. It features multiple tall, slender green stems topped with elegant spires of small white flowers, and leaves arranged in distinct whorls. Its natural growth habit is upright and somewhat informal.
