American boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum






ABOUT
E. perfoliatum is a robust, clump-forming perennial to 1.2m with erect stems and pairs of long, narrow, pointed leaves joined at the base. Large terminal clusters of small, off-white flowers are produced from summer to early autumn
About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
American boneset feverwort Indian ague weed March sage thorough-growth thorough-stem thorough-wax thoroughwort vegetable antimony wild sage see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back at the end of the season
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Prairie Planting Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring
Pests
Aphids and slugs may be troublesome
Diseases
Generally disease free