Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica'

An outstanding selection of a North American native wildflower, deserving a special spot in any sunny border. This forms a tall, bushy clump of dark-green leaves, bearing huge branching spikes of red buds that open into tiny soft-pink blooms. Flowering starts midsummer and continues into the autumn. Terrific as a cut flower. Attractive to butterflies. Position: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert Flowers: July, August, September Other features: Grows well in Ballyrobert Hardiness: Fully hardy, grows well in Ballyrobert Habit: Clump forming, Columnar or Upright Foliage: Deciduous Height: 90 - 120 cm  (3 - 4 ft) Spread: 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) Time to full growth: 2 to 5 years Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial Colour: Green, red, pink