Photo of Eupatorium hyssopifolium flower by Karl Gercens III

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Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Also Known As

  • Thouroughwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Eupatorium hyssopifolium plant details

Eupatorium hyssopifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eupatorium hyssopifolium

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A chance seedling appeared in our garden and we've been repeatedly asked what this late bloomer is. Its common name is Thouroughwort and it presents itself nicely at 3' with clusters of white fuzzy button flowers in Aug-Sept. For lean dry soil.

Gardening facts about Eupatorium hyssopifolium plant

How to Grow Eupatorium hyssopifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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