Blackroot

Veronicastrum sibiricum

Basic Information

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: veronicastrum

Plant ID (slug): veronicastrum-sibiricum

Numeric ID: 25544

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Veronicastrum sibiricum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

The root is antimicrobial and hepatic[279]. It is used in Korea in the treatment of the common cold and as a liver tonic[279].