Try to google pictures of Veronicastrum sibiricum . Some look identical to this one

It looks a lot like it. I wonder if it could take our hot, humid summers. I really like the shape of it.

I found a plant called Veronicastrum virginicum 'erica' that is native and looks a lot like it. I am going to order it. That plant looks exactly like what I need.

What is the white 'candleabra' type flower in the background? If the other is Veronicastrum, then it appears to be past flowering and what's seen is brown seed heads.

The white plant looks like a Cimicifuga to me(possibly Brunette or other dark leaved one)

I am going to order it. That plant looks exactly like what I 'need'.

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what a subjective word ...

you need another purple coneflower look alike.. like i need a another hole in my head ... rotflmbo ....

whats worse.. collecting plants.. or being a crack addict ... lol ...

all in good fun.. ken

I want them for the contrast. LOL. They don't look alike at all. It is addictive though.

I have posted my Erika in the link below(scroll more than halfway down). According to pictures and descriptions it was supposed to be pink. My plant was so light that it was closer to white. I would like to hear feed back from you and others.

Here is a link that might be useful: Veronicastrum virginicum Erika

I wonder if they gave you the wrong plant. I've seen photos of it and even the stems and leaves had some darker tones. Your gardens are amazing. Either way...those are nice plants no matter what the color is.

It does not look like Veronicastrum to me.

I agree with Wieslaw59 and Coolplantsguy that the plant in question does *not* look like a Veronicastrum. It looks like a shorter form of Cimicifuga/Actaea, especially with the burgundy foliage. Veronicastrum would typically be much taller than the pictured Echinacea.

In any case, what a beautiful photo! I would love it if my garden can look like that some day.

Are we all looking at the same plant? The one with the long brown flower 'wands' and green foliage right? The other in the background with the dark foliage and white spikes of flowers is definitely some type of purple/black leafed Actea, Bugbane.

I think I can detect some typical traits of Veronicastrum in the plant with brown seed heads...note the five leaves held opposite and a slight bit of side buds around the main flower 'wand'. The plants in the pic arn't as bulky and tight clump forming as what I normally see of Veronicastrum though.

Veronicastrum has been a bit hard to please here. It really didn't seem to do well planted in a hot, full sun, somewhat dry soil location. It has taken forever, but one of my Veronicastrums has gotten tolerably big. It is planted in a spot that is slightly shaded, farily moist soil, and superb drainage.

Here is a pic of it from a couple years ago, paired with 'Gardenview Scarlet' Monarda:
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I'm pretty sure this is 'Erica'...I lost the tag of this one and my one other Veronicastrum ('Fascination', which I have yet to see bloom) so am not 100% sure. I think it is though since the foliage has a purply tint to it in spring and is more elongated, like the description given at Cotswold Garden.

Can't imagine any of that helped much, but there it is. Lol ;-)
CMK

I'll keep trying to find out exactly what plants they are. I love the way the textures and colors look. I just want something similar with wavy spikes on tall stems. It doesn't have to be the exact plant. I just want a similar look.

This is Veronicastrum sibiricum which I consider identical to the plant in question. Veronicastrum sibiricum is a little more open than virginicum, especially when in old plant. The picture is not mine, I borrowed it from the Internet.

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That looks so interesting. I think I like both of them.

aw come on.. i think you NEED them both ... lol ...

ken

I must have them! LOL.

Interesting... could be... must be... ;)

without a shadow of a doubt this is Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' ... Piet Oudolf uses it a lot ...