Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'

$14.95

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' is a tall native perennial with elegant branching spires of soft lavender pink flowers that rise above whorled green foliage in midsummer. Its upright structure adds height and movement to the garden while providing a long lasting floral display that supports pollinators and complements naturalistic plantings.

Height & Spread: 48 - 60 in x 24 - 36 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This species is native to eastern and central North America and is valued for its tall architectural form, adaptability, and importance as a native pollinator plant in perennial gardens.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies which visit the tall flower spikes throughout summer.

Bees

  • Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage among the numerous small flowers for nectar and pollen.

Birds

  • Provides seeds later in the season which can support songbirds while its tall structure offers shelter within the garden.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow its tall stems and branching flower clusters to develop fully without crowding.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for native gardens, rain gardens, meadow plantings, and mixed borders where its vertical form adds structure behind shorter perennials.

Companion Plants

  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Adds sturdy midsummer blooms and complements the tall upright form with a contrasting flower shape.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Provides fine textured foliage and seasonal color that enhances the vertical structure.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Brings bright golden blooms that create contrast alongside the soft lavender flower spikes.
  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Adds vivid orange flowers and additional pollinator value in sunny native plantings.
  • Pycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint) - Provides aromatic foliage and abundant summer blooms that pair well in wildlife focused gardens.

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