Virginia Bunchflower
(Veratrum virginicum)
Virginia Bunchflower (Veratrum virginicum)
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Summary
Veratrum virginicum, commonly known as Virginia Bunchflower, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, wetlands, and along stream banks in the Southeastern and Central United States. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features a robust, upright form with large, pleated leaves and produces tall spikes of showy white to cream flowers in the summer, which are particularly attractive to pollinators.
Virginia Bunchflower is valued for its striking vertical form and the textural contrast its foliage provides in garden settings. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, rain gardens, and as an accent in perennial borders. While it prefers consistently moist soil, it can tolerate a range of drainage conditions from slow to fast, as long as the soil remains damp. It thrives in both full sun and part shade, making it versatile for various garden designs. Gardeners should note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, and it should be handled with care to avoid skin irritation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Virginia Bunchflower is valued for its striking vertical form and the textural contrast its foliage provides in garden settings. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, rain gardens, and as an accent in perennial borders. While it prefers consistently moist soil, it can tolerate a range of drainage conditions from slow to fast, as long as the soil remains damp. It thrives in both full sun and part shade, making it versatile for various garden designs. Gardeners should note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, and it should be handled with care to avoid skin irritation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Cream
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, wetlands, and stream banks
Other Names
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Scientific Names: , Veratrum virginicum, Melanthium virginicum, Zigadenus virginicus, Melanthium dispersum, Melanthium monoicum, Evonyxis monoica, Evonyxis undulata, Evonyxis virginica, Helonias virginica
GBIF Accepted Name: Veratrum virginicum (L.) W.T.Aiton