Veronicastrum virginicum 'Adoration' - 2026

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Adoration' is an elegant, upright perennial that brings tall, architectural form to late-summer borders. It produces slender stems topped with airy spires of soft pink to pale lilac flowers that open gradually from mid to late summer, rising above whorls of lance-shaped green leaves. The overall effect is light and graceful rather than heavy, so it works well as a vertical focal point in mixed perennial beds, meadow-style schemes or alongside ornamental grasses where its height and fine texture can be shown to best advantage.

Ecologically, 'Adoration' is valuable for pollinators: bees, butterflies and hoverflies readily visit the nectar-rich flowers through the summer months. It prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and a position in full sun to partial shade, gaining vigour from consistent moisture without waterlogging. Maintenance is straightforward — occasional staking in exposed sites, cutting back spent stems and dividing congested clumps every few years will keep plants vigorous. Its refined form and long season of interest make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and biodiversity.