Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common boneset)

Other names: Thoroughwort, Feverwort, Wood boneset, Eupatorium chapmanii, Eupatorium connatum, Eupatorium salviifolium, Cunigunda perfoliata

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in full or partial sun, in wet to moist conditions. This plant can withstand flooded conditions for short periods of time, but it is not really aquatic.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Bog garden, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Erect

Native to

Eastern Canada, Northeastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant flowers. The nectar or pollen of the flowers attracts many kinds of insects, including bees, flies, wasps, butterflies, and beetles.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Other plants

Companion plants (0)

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